Alaska Youth Grants

This funding initiative provides financial support to Alaska-based artists and collectives for innovative, community-engaging visual arts projects that reflect their creative vision.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Western United States that implement high-impact, sustainable programs benefiting their communities.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Alaska that focus on community service, health and education, arts and humanities, or support for youth and seniors.

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Alaska Native people and communities, focusing on access to care, child wellness, and behavioral health.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alaska that focus on underserved populations, youth, diversity, health and social services, and environmental initiatives.

This funding initiative provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in the Northwestern U.S. that are addressing urgent community needs, particularly for BIPOC and TGNC individuals, in response to a challenging socio-political climate.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental protection and teen pregnancy prevention initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.

Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation, offers Access Grants of up to $1,000 to support short-term arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at a school site during the school day. These grants aim to bring high-quality arts experiences to students and are part of the Cultural Collaborations program. Cultural Collaborations Grants The Cultural Collaborations and Arts Educator Fellowship Programs are made possible through support from the Rasmuson Foundation, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. A school may apply for and receive an Arts Excursion grant, and a Project or Access Grant per school year. A school may also receive support for an Artists in Schools residency in the same school year, either as an individual school or through a district grant. For help in understanding the application process, assistance in how to develop an arts program in your school, or any other technical services please contact us with questions. Cultural Collaborations Project Grants Deadlines: June 1, for residency projects beginning no earlier than July 1; December 1 for residency projects starting no earlier than January 1. Cultural Collaborations Project Grants are matching awards of up to $6,000 in support of high-quality arts and cultural programs for youth that emphasize skill acquisition and direct participation in settings outside of the school day/year, in Alaska. Cultural Collaborations Project Grants are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation. Eligible projects/programs provide regularly scheduled sessions over an extended period of time. Nonprofit organizations, schools or school districts are eligible to apply. Partnerships in support of Cultural Collaborations Project Grants are encouraged. Contact Laura Forbes at (907) 269-6682 or [email protected] with questions and for technical assistance. Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grants Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; deadlines are rolling, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity. Excursion Grants, bringing Kids to Arts, are awards of up to $600 ($1,000 for eligible Title I schools,) to support transportation and admission costs incurred in attending arts and cultural events, and/or visiting recognized arts and cultural venues in Alaska. Cultural Collaborations Excursions Grants are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation. Only public or nonprofit schools in Alaska may apply. A school may only receive one Excursion grant per school year, but may apply for multiple Excursion activities in one grant application. Contact Laura Forbes at (907) 269-6682 or [email protected] with questions and for technical assistance. Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grant Guidelines and Application Word format PDF format Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grant Final Report Form Word format PDF format Cultural Collaborations Access Grants Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; deadlines are rolling, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity. Access Grants, bringing Arts to Kids, are awards of up to $1,000 to support high-quality, short term (generally, of a week or less) arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at a school site, during the school day. Cultural Collaborations Excursions Grants are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation. Alaska 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organizations, private nonprofit schools, and public schools or school districts are eligible to apply. Contact Laura Forbes at (907) 269-6682 or [email protected] with questions and for technical assistance. Cultural Collaborations Access Grant Guidelines and Application Word format PDF format Cultural Collaborations Access Grant Final Report Form Word format PDF format Arts Educator Fellowships Deadline: March 15 Rasmuson Foundation initiated the Arts Educator Fellowships to encourage the reconnection of artists who are teachers to the practice of their art; Arts Educator Fellowship are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), supported by funding from Rasmuson Foundation. The Arts Educator Fellowship program provides grants to certified, permanently-assigned, full and part-time K-12 teachers to immerse themselves in their own creative work, interact with professional artists, and stay current with new artistic practice. The Arts Educator Fellowship is meant to create opportunities for Alaska teachers to fill their own artistic wells. Eligible applicants may apply for up to $3,000 in support of Arts Educator Fellowship (AEF) activities, based on actual expenses.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alaska and Hawaii that empower young people aged 10 to 24 through career exploration, mentorship, and skill development programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments and consortia operating Tribal TANF programs to improve collaboration between TANF and child welfare services, aiming to prevent child abuse and neglect in at-risk tribal families.

The Sitka Legacy Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt organizations in Sitka and on Baranof Island, prioritizing those serving children and youth, for projects in areas such as health, education, outdoors, arts, and community development, to be completed within a year.

The Quality Schools Grant Program, initiated in 1998, aims to enhance student achievement by systematically improving Alaska’s public schools. The program emphasizes the development of clear standards across various categories, including Student Standards (covering a wide range of subjects), Professional Standards, and Family, School, Business, and Community Networks, among others. Each Alaska School District is encouraged to allocate the provided funds towards initiatives that align with these categories to foster academic achievement. District entitlements are determined by multiplying the district’s adjusted ADM by $16, totaling approximately $4 million in annual allocations. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: May 1st

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in Alaska that aim to reduce suicide rates and promote mental wellness through collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and training initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Northwestern U.S. that support rural BIPOC youth and climate-related initiatives focused on wildlife and habitat preservation.

This program provides funding to Alaska's public school districts to improve student achievement through the development of clear educational standards and community partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington that prioritize serving BIPOC and TGNC communities, focusing on health, education, and community building initiatives.

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.