Alaska Education Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in rural Alaska for projects that promote education, cultural preservation, and community sustainability for low-income individuals.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Palmer, Alaska, to support projects that enhance health, education, arts, outdoor activities, and community development.

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 grant provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Alaska to integrate professional artists into educational programs, enhancing arts education and community engagement.

This fund provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, local governments, and Tribal entities for projects that enhance community well-being and development in areas near the Manh Choh mine in Alaska.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska, to implement projects that improve health and wellness for local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alaska-based organizations and school districts to create after-school and community learning programs that enhance academic achievement and personal development for students in high-poverty and low-performing schools.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

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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 is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative projects that improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in several western states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges and universities that serve significant populations of Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve educational outcomes and institutional capacity through innovative projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Alaska for projects that strengthen their internal operations and improve their effectiveness through capacity-building initiatives.

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions that serve significant populations of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve academic programs and institutional capacity.

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.

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) focuses on providing high-quality, comprehensive professional development for Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers in Alaska. This initiative aims to integrate state academic standards with relevant technical knowledge and skills, prepare CTE educators to accommodate special populations, and ensure instructors remain updated with industry standards. Approximately $125,000 is available for FY25, anticipating up to five grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 each, to support intensive professional development in high-needs CTE areas determined by Perkins-receiving districts. Applications are due by May 3, 2024, with the grant period running from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Proposals must deliver at least 40 hours of professional development and may include postsecondary credit options for participants.

The CIRI Foundation offers the "Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Grant," also known as "A Journey to What Matters" (JWM) grant program, with the mission to perpetuate and promote the artistic and cultural traditions of Alaska Native peoples. This program directly aligns with the foundation's strategic priority to support and preserve the rich heritage of Alaska's indigenous communities, encompassing Yup’ik, Inupiat, Aleut/Alutiiq, Athabascan, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian traditions that span over 12,000 years. The foundation's theory of change posits that by investing in tangible art traditions and the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, it can ensure the continuity and vitality of these cultural practices. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are Alaska Native artists and the broader Alaska Native communities. The impact goals are to promote the intergenerational transference of knowledge of Alaska Native artistic and cultural practices and to support Alaska Native artists. While language acquisition, storytelling, dance, and theater arts may be components of proposed projects, JWM grant funds are specifically allocated for expenses related to tangible arts, ensuring a direct focus on the creation and preservation of physical artistic expressions. The program prioritizes proposals that demonstrate the ability to obtain at least a one-to-one funding match, indicating a focus on leveraging additional resources and fostering collaborative investment in cultural preservation. Preference is also given to applicants who have not been awarded within the last year, promoting broader access to funding across the community. All funded project activities must take place within the state of Alaska, reinforcing the localized impact and benefit to the indigenous communities within the region. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the promotion and perpetuation of Alaska Native tangible art traditions, enhanced intergenerational learning, and sustained support for individual Alaska Native artists. Grantee organizations are required to report on the project’s programmatic progress and financial expenditures, ensuring accountability and enabling the foundation to assess the effectiveness and impact of its investments. The typical project duration is 12 months, allowing for focused and achievable outcomes, with consideration for multi-year grants when appropriate. The foundation explicitly does not fund endowments, buildings, equipment, loans, projects completed prior to proposal action, re-granting of funds, other private foundations, or lobbying efforts.

This grant provides funding to journalists and media organizations in Alaska for in-depth reporting on complex and underreported issues, as well as arts and culture stories, to enhance public understanding and engagement.