Grant to Providing Cultural Fellowships Program in Alaska (USA)
GrantID: 9713
Grant Funding Amount Low: $250
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $250
Summary
This opportunity provides funding for projects based in Alaska — especially in a particular region tied to a native‑heritage community. The support is available to nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, recognized community groups, or community‑based institutions that have a charitable or public‑benefit mission. The funds are intended to support cultural preservation, arts and heritage projects, educational or historical programs, and community‑based initiatives that serve local native populations.
Eligible efforts might include initiatives that preserve and interpret native history, support traditional or contemporary native arts, foster cultural education and awareness, and encourage intergenerational transmission of heritage (for example, connecting elders and youth, or documenting native traditions and arts). The grant favors projects that promote native cultural values, support native artist and community collaboration, and benefit native communities geographically in the specified region of Alaska.
Grant amounts vary. For some heritage or culture‑focused project grants, typical awards have been up to around $6,000. For larger arts and cultural grants under a special “arts & culture” project grant category, organizations may receive larger amounts — though the exact award can depend on project scope, need, and matching funds.
Applications are subject to deadlines. For at least one grant cycle in the current funding round, the application deadline was March 7, 2025. Projects funded must be clearly planned, include a proposal, budgeting and timeline, and uphold the requirement that funds be used solely for the charitable or educational purposes described in the proposal. Funds cannot be used for buildings or large capital investments, equipment purchases, lobbying, or redistribution as scholarships or grants to others. Projects generally must begin after approval, and progress must be reported in a follow-up report after completion.
The grant program is not limited to a single sector: it supports heritage preservation, arts/culture, education, and community-based programming — giving organizations an opportunity to support Alaska Native heritage, cultural vitality, and community engagement. The program recognizes nonprofit and tribal organizations as primary eligible applicants, though sometimes community groups or tribal‑based institutions may apply depending on their structure and charter.
Those working in Higher Education and located in Alaska may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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