Arctic Slope Community Foundation Grant (Alaska)

Arctic Slope Community Foundation is pleased to continue its longtime tradition of grantmaking in the 2021 Grants cycle.

 Donor Name: Arctic Slope Community Foundation

State: Alaska

Cities: Anaktuvuk Pass, Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Point Hope, Point Lay, Utqiagvik (Barrow), Wainwright

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing

Grant Size: $150,000

Details:

ASCF funding priorities are for those proposals that support:

  • Food Security Grants: Program funding for the purchase of grocery items for distribution at local food banks. Capital/commodity funding for capital/commodity purchases for equipment, a commodity, or making a minor capital improvement to enable food bank operations.
  • Healthy Communities Grants: Proposals support health, safety, and human/social services.
    • Proposals support Inupiaq arts, culture, and language projects and initiatives.
  • Education Grants: To provide resources for educational projects and initiatives.

Grant Categories

The ASCF Grant Program funds the following types of grants:

  • Event: Choose “event” if the duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal is less than a week.
  • Project: Choose “project” if the duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal has a beginning and ending date and lasts between one week and three years.
  • Program: Choose “program” if the duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal is ongoing.
  • Capital/Commodity: Choose “capital/commodity” if you are purchasing equipment, a commodity, or making a minor capital improvement that will allow you to serve or further your ability to serve your clients.

Funding information

Level of Grant  Funds

  • Micro-purchases (Up to $10,000)
  • Small purchases (Requests up to $150,000)
  • Large purchases ($150,000 and higher)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fit into one of the following categories:

  • 501(c)(3) organization
  • Government entity
  • Federally recognized tribe
  • Public educational institution
  • Religious institution

Grant Proposal Requirements

Approval of ASCF grant funds are based on the following criteria:

  • All required documents are submitted for review by the ASCF Grants Committee and/or ASCF Board of Directors.
  • Proposal Requests demonstrate the following:
    • Supports the mission and goals of the Arctic Slope Community Foundation.
    • Supports one or more of the following Arctic Slope communities:
      • Anaktuvuk Pass
      • Atqasuk
      • Kaktovik
      • Nuiqsut
      • Point Hope
      • Point Lay
      • Utqiagvik (Barrow)
      • Wainwright
    • The proposal must have support from the community leaders and the Arctic Slope community.
    • The proposal is not a reproduction of efforts carried out by similar organizations in the community; and
    • The proposal complies with State and Federal statutes for eligibility.

For more information, visit Arctic Slope Community Foundation .