Awesome Foundation Grants for Alaska Projects
Nonprofits and other groups in Alaska can receive US $1,000 micro-grants for creative, community-focused projects across any field of work. The Awesome Foundation provides no-strings-attached funding through local and thematic chapters, so applicants should apply to a nearby chapter or one especially interested in their idea to support innovative community initiatives.
The Awesome Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Alaska
Alaska nonprofits and impact-first startups tackling major social or environmental challenges can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale proven, early-stage solutions for underserved communities. Eligible organizations are independent, under 10 years old, post-pilot and pre-scale, with measurable impact and scalable models; awards up to US $300,000 support capacity, capital, and community over three years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Faith-Based Community Funding from Fish Family Foundation
Faith-based nonprofits and community organizations in Alaska seeking support for missions, scholarships, churches, ministries, medical research, or job creation can apply for funding that fits these priorities. Focused on Christian missions and community development, Fish Family Foundation of Maine invites eligible groups to submit signed, mailed applications for projects, programs, construction, or equipment needs.
Fish Family Foundation of Maine
Alaska Health and Wellbeing Funding via Coefficient Giving
Nonprofit organizations and research groups working on global health, wellbeing, animal welfare, or related policy initiatives in Alaska and beyond can access highly selective support for projects with strong evidence of impact. Coefficient Giving’s Open Philanthropy Project funds work in areas like global health and development, farm animal welfare, public health policy, and scientific research worldwide.
Coefficient Giving
State Farm Foundation Grants for Alaska Community Services
Nonprofit organizations in Alaska seeking community services support and willing to offer brand-building visibility can apply for State Farm Foundation marketing sponsorships. These partnerships fund opportunities that align with State Farm’s marketing strategies and goals, and proposals are reviewed by appropriate staff with email responses typically provided within 2–3 weeks.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability in Alaska and across the U.S. can seek project or scale-up support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, with awards over More than US $50,000. Eligible work must benefit urban low-income children or youth and meet location and focus criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Advocacy and Social Justice Funding from NEO Philanthropy
Nonprofit and advocacy organizations working on social welfare, social justice, civic engagement, or related policy issues in Alaska can seek support for charitable activities, lobbying, and limited electoral work. With a mission to promote social welfare and the common good, NEO Philanthropy provides flexible 501(c)(4) funding and capacity-building support for mission-aligned organizations.
Neo Philanthropy Inc
Nikon USA Grants for Alaska Arts
Nonprofit and other USA-based organizations planning arts or culture programs in Alaska can apply for Nikon USA’s sponsorship support; awards may include product or marketing-related assistance for innovative projects. Eligible applicants must apply at least six months before their program and propose ideas that showcase Nikon products and engage communities.
Nikon USA
American Heart Association Support for Health Equity
For-profit and nonprofit organizations addressing healthcare access, food security, or economic vitality in the U.S., including Alaska, can seek funding to advance community health. Focused on social determinants of health, the American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund backs scalable, evidence-based solutions in under-resourced areas with grants up to US $500,000.
American Heart Association
STEM and Food Health Funding from Takeda
Nonprofit organizations running U.S. programs that advance food access, nutrition, or STEM education can apply for Takeda’s corporate giving support. Focused on reducing health disparities and strengthening K–college STEM pathways, Takeda invites Alaska nonprofits whose work fits Food is Health or Building STEM Foundations priorities to seek funding for community-impact projects.
Takeda
Transformative Social Impact Funding for Nonprofits from TED
Nonprofits, NGOs, and institutions with proven, large-scale social impact ideas can seek multi-year philanthropic funding through TED’s Audacious Project, including organizations in Alaska. With a mission to catalyze bold change, TED provides established organizations (typically $2M+ annual budget) with resources and support to scale solutions in areas like health, climate, education, and social justice.
TED
Child and Family Equity Grants from WK Kellogg Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities working on early childhood, family economic security, health, food systems, or racial equity can seek funding from WK Kellogg Foundation, including those in Alaska. Focus areas include early care and education, maternal and child health, nutrition, workforce readiness, community development, and racial justice, with applications accepted year-round.
WK Kellogg Foundation
Alaska Legal Justice Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Alaska legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation can access funding through the Impact Fund for out-of-pocket case expenses. Recoverable grants of US $10,000 - US $50,000 support economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases, with priority for filed or near-filed cases that can significantly reform laws or systems.
The Impact Fund
Mental Health Program Funding for Alaska Organizations via Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Applications due Aug 16, 2026
Organizations in Alaska serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, dementia, or brain injuries can apply for Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority partnership grants to support specific projects. Grants may fund pilot programs, capital construction, inclusive services, or prevention efforts that directly benefit Trust beneficiaries and demonstrate measurable impact.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Social Impact Funding for Nonprofits from iF Design
Applications due Aug 19, 2026
Nonprofits and other organizations in Alaska with implemented social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals can apply for iF Design's iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE, which offers €100,000 in total annual awards. Grants from iF Design help organizations advancing issues like poverty alleviation, education, health, climate action, and community development gain funding and global visibility.
iF Design
Alaska Storytelling Funding via Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Alaska seeking to share impactful preservation, education, or wellness work can apply for the Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. With a mission to support community-focused change, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds storytelling projects that highlight real-world impact across its three charitable pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Quadratec Grants for Alaska Environmental Projects
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofits and other groups in Alaska working on environmental restoration, education, or stewardship projects can receive US $3,500 to support a specific initiative. Quadratec provides U.S. organizations and individuals with one-time funding for efforts like trail building, park beautification, litter prevention, sustainable land management, and youth-focused environmental education activities.
Quadratec
Social Impact Funding from London School
Applications due Nov 10, 2026
Alaska nonprofits and impact-first social ventures working on areas like climate, education, health, democracy, or refugee support can access accelerator funding and support through the 100x Impact Accelerator. London School of Economics offers £150,000 in catalytic capital plus a 12‑week hybrid programme, mentoring, and potential follow-on funding for post-pilot, pre-scale ventures worldwide.
London School of Economics
Stranahan Foundation Grants for Alaska Early Education
Letter of inquiry due Dec 3, 2026
Alaska nonprofits, school districts, and colleges that provide professional development to five or more early childhood programs can access funding through the Stranahan Foundation to strengthen the early educator workforce. U.S.-based projects focused on innovative coaching, leadership development, substitute teacher pools, or reinvestment in proven PD models may receive up to US $500,000 over three years.
Stranahan Foundation
John Templeton Foundation Grants for Alaska Research
Full proposal due Dec 4, 2026
Alaska nonprofits, universities, and other charitable entities conducting interdisciplinary research or public engagement projects can access funding through the John Templeton Foundation for discrete projects in areas like character development, life sciences, and religion and science. Organizations in Alaska may be eligible for support if their work advances awe, wonder, and human flourishing within the foundation’s funding areas.
The John Templeton Foundation
Duke University Social Impact Grants in Alaska
Pre proposal due Dec 5, 2026
Nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises with proven social or environmental impact can receive US $150,000 in unrestricted funding to scale their work, including those based in or serving Alaska. Duke University’s Fred Morgan Kirby Prize supports enterprises with at least three years of impact, strong leadership, and robust non-discrimination policies.
Duke University
Minority Mental Health Grants for Nonprofits from APA Foundation
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit community organizations in Alaska and across the U.S. working to improve minority mental health can apply for the Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health, which provide US $5,000 for innovative programs. With a mission to strengthen mental health care, American Psychiatric Association Foundation supports efforts improving access, awareness, and quality of care for underserved minorities.
American Psychiatric Association Foundation
Career-Connected Learning Grants for Innovators from Catalyze
Letter of inquiry due Feb 27, 2027
Organizations and early-stage innovators providing direct, career-connected learning for historically underserved U.S. learners ages 11–22 can apply for up to US $300,000 from Catalyze; awards support bold, early-stage ideas. Funding backs career exploration for young adolescents and employer-partnered work-based learning, which may benefit Alaska nonprofits focused on youth education and workforce pathways.
Catalyze
Rotary Foundation Community Service Grants in Alaska
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and Rotary clubs planning small-scale community service, youth, humanitarian, or scholarship projects in Alaska and abroad may be eligible for district grant support. With a mission to empower service initiatives, The Rotary Foundation provides flexible funding to districts, which then distribute lump-sum awards to local clubs for short-term projects and programs.
The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International
Innovative Community Project Grants from I Could Do Great Things Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofits, community organizations, businesses, and individuals in Alaska with innovative, charitable projects can seek flexible funding to turn concrete plans into reality. I Could Do Great Things Foundation prioritizes education, community, and Jewish causes, using a low-red-tape application process suited to Alaska nonprofits developing fresh approaches to serve their communities.
I Could Do Great Things Foundation
Environmental Protection Agency Support for Alaska Cleanup
Applications due Dec 31, 2027
Alaska Tribal entities and Alaska Native nonprofit organizations can seek funding to address contamination on Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands. Grants from Environmental Protection Agency help Alaska environmental and Indigenous services groups remediate polluted sites, protect environmental health, and support affected communities; awards up to US $3,000,000 per project.
Environmental Protection Agency
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Education Innovation Grants for Nonprofits from Qatar Foundation
Applications due Jun 27, 2028
Nonprofits and other legally registered education organizations in Alaska developing proven learning solutions can seek US $100,000 - US $500,000 to scale or adapt their work. Qatar Foundation’s WISE Prize for Education supports MVP-stage projects improving learning or life outcomes, especially for marginalized learners, core skills, wellbeing, culture and language, or responsible use of AI.
Qatar Foundation