Alaska Community Foundation Grants

Funding for capital projects and occasional expansion or startup of innovative programs addressing issues of broad community or statewide significance. Eligible applicants: Applicants must be Alaskan organizations: 501(c)(3) public charities with 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) Types I and 2 status; schools; federally recognized Tribes; or city governments or boroughs.; Applicants must have at least one primary purpose that is charitable, educational, civic, patriotic, social, literary, cultural, athletic, or scientific.; Preference is for organizations based in and providing services benefiting the population and communities within the Chugiak-Eagle River area.; Individuals are ineligible.; State or federal government agencies are ineligible.; For-profit organizations or businesses are ineligible.; Private foundations are ineligible.; Churches are generally ineligible.; Organizations whose major purpose is influencing legislation, supporting candidates for public office, or other political activities are ineligible.; Activities that improperly discriminate by race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity are ineligible.; Religious indoctrination and other religious activities are not funded.; Special projects must demonstrate long-term benefits or impacts and be initiated by established organizations with a history of accomplishment.; Special projects must demonstrate sustainability without needing funding each year.; General operations are generally not funded.; Loans, deficits, and debt reduction are generally not funded.; Endowments are generally not funded.; Indirect or overhead costs are generally not funded.; Reimbursement for completed projects or items already purchased is generally not funded.; Successful applicants must enter a formal grant agreement.; Organizations must serve Alaska; organizations headquartered outside Alaska should demonstrate significant service to the state or partner with a local organization or group that does.; Religiously affiliated organizations considered for funding must propose projects addressing wider community needs without regard to religious beliefs.; Organizations must not improperly discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. ACF honors Tribal authority to provide preference to Alaska Natives and Native Americans.; Pre-award expenditures are not eligible for reimbursement.; Lobbying, electioneering, and advocacy for a specific candidate, ballot measure, or bill are not funded.. Geography served: Chugiak-Eagle River area.