Alaska Conservation Foundation Mining Advocacy Grants
Nonprofit organizations engaged in Alaska hardrock mining advocacy can receive US $5,000 - US $20,000 to prevent or reduce mining impacts and strengthen protections in Alaska. Alaska Conservation Foundation provides Alaska environmental groups with funding for legal support, scientific or technical assistance, coalition convenings, advocacy, communications, and related administrative costs tied to mining impact prevention efforts.
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Marathon Petroleum Environmental Grants in Alaska
Nonprofit and government organizations working on environmental and community programs in Alaska can seek invitation-only Community Investment Grants supporting workforce development, sustainability, and thriving communities. With a mission to strengthen communities, Marathon Petroleum Corporation / Marathon Petroleum Foundation provides funding across its marketing area, with preference for regions where it has significant operations and measurable local impact.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation / Marathon Petroleum Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Alaska Environment
Environmental nonprofits in Alaska with innovative approaches to social or environmental problems can seek funding for new or evolving programs. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of status to inquire about support, which may benefit smaller or growing environmental and human services initiatives.
Creag Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, including organizations in Alaska. Awards up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Funding from State Farm
Alaska nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies working on community safety, education, or development can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for eligible projects. Support may include disaster preparedness and recovery, home and auto safety, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 or higher education initiatives.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital needs, or limited general and endowment support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes artist development, arts education, and STEAM-focused science programs, which may benefit Alaska organizations running environmental or STEAM education initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million working on social service solutions can apply for more than US $100,000 to support proven, scalable programs. With a mission to help people build healthy, productive lives, William Randolph Hearst Foundation provides program, capital, and general support, which may benefit Alaska organizations focused on sustainable economic development and related environmental priorities.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Grants from Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services, including those in Alaska, can apply for funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation. Focus areas include food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Environmental groups with related community health or education projects may be eligible if they meet these priorities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
North Pacific Research Board Support for Alaska Marine Research
Environmental and marine research organizations in Alaska can seek funding to study fisheries and marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Arctic. Focused on marine ecosystem science and fishery management, the North Pacific Research Board invites projects that improve understanding and support sustainable use of marine resources.
North Pacific Research Board
Alaska Conservation Foundation Support for Environmental Advocacy
Alaska nonprofits engaged in conservation advocacy with urgent, Alaska-based projects can access funding through Alaska Conservation Foundation to address unforeseen environmental opportunities or threats. Grants up to US $15,000 support rapid-response efforts that reduce destructive activities, strengthen environmental laws and enforcement, and promote more sustainable economic development across Alaska.
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Human Services Grants
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing human and social services or poverty alleviation programs can apply for Gupta Family Foundation support, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Alaska environment-focused groups that also address disadvantage, disability, or disaster relief become more effective in serving disadvantaged people and communities.
Gupta Family Foundation
M J Murdock Trust Support for Capital Projects
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, eligible tribal entities, and select government institutions in Alaska seeking capital funding for construction, renovation, or property purchase can apply for M J Murdock Charitable Trust’s Strategic Projects: Capital Grants, with awards of more than US $50,000. Organizations advancing environmental stewardship or related fields may be especially competitive if they already have significant project funding committed.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Equipment and Technology Grants for Nonprofits from M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Alaska environmental and conservation nonprofits needing new equipment or technology infrastructure can access funding through the M J Murdock Charitable Trust; awards are typically more than US $50,000 and require at least a 50% match. Eligible 501(c)(3)s, tribal entities, and select government institutions must propose capacity-building projects that fit the Trust’s focus areas and benefit the Pacific Northwest region.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
M J Murdock Trust Support for Environmental Capacity
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, tribal entities, and select government institutions expanding environmental or conservation programs in Alaska can seek Strategic Project: Program & Staff Grants to add staff, launch, or grow initiatives. Grants from M J Murdock Charitable Trust, typically over US $50,000, prioritize capacity-building projects that advance environmental stewardship and related community impact in the Pacific Northwest region.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Biodiversity Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Weeden Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 7, 2026
Alaska environmental nonprofits can access funding through Weeden Foundation for biodiversity protection and related environmental initiatives; awards range from US $10,000 - US $30,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and international equivalents may propose projects such as land and habitat conservation, wildlife corridor protection, marine and bird conservation, environmental education, and sustainable consumption or population programs.
Weeden Foundation
DOD Grants for Alaska Environmental Resilience
Full proposal due Sep 5, 2026
Eligible public and private partners working on land conservation and environmental resilience near military installations in Alaska can apply for the Department of Defense’s REPI Challenge, with awards up to US $20,000,000. This national program funds projects that prevent land use conflicts, alleviate environmental restrictions, and enhance installation resilience, including in Pacific-region missions.
United States Department of Defense (DOD)
Hansen Family Foundation Environmental Grants in Alaska
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million working on environmental, sustainability, or related humanitarian projects in Alaska can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Funding may support environmental preservation, pollution and contamination issues, environmental justice, and related education or basic human needs initiatives that reflect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Hansen Family Foundation
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Water Grants in Alaska
Applications due Oct 22, 2026
Local governments, tribes, citizen groups, and educational institutions in Alaska can apply for Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s Alaska Clean Water Actions grants; awards up to US $250,000 for projects addressing water quality issues and nonpoint source pollution. Environmental projects involving watershed planning or green infrastructure for stormwater management may be especially competitive.
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Alaska Parks Support for Alaska Trail Projects
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit and public entities developing or repairing recreational trails in Alaska can seek up to US $300,000 in reimbursable funding, including environmental protection and safety or education efforts. With a mission to enhance outdoor recreation, Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation provides 90/10 federal matching funds for motorized, non-motorized, and diversified trail projects statewide.
Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Alaska Community Support Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX location can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Alaska groups working on community or environmental projects may be eligible if they meet the mission, location, and nondiscrimination requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Environment Grants in Alaska
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental and human services work, including projects in Alaska. Lawrence Foundation provides Alaska environmental organizations with US $5,000 - US $10,000 program or operating support, with occasional larger awards for organizations they have supported over time.
Lawrence Foundation
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Support for Pregnancy Research
Applications due Dec 4, 2026
Public or private nonprofit research institutions and degree-granting universities in Alaska and across the U.S. and Canada can seek Burroughs Wellcome Fund support for maternal and perinatal health research, including environmental impacts on pregnancy. This program offers up to US $500,000 for basic or translational studies on adverse pregnancy outcomes and related health disparities.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Dr Scholl Foundation Environment Grants in Alaska
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Environmental and conservation-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Alaska can seek project funding, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help support work in environment alongside education, social services, health care, civic, and cultural initiatives, primarily for U.S. applicants with at least three years of financial activity.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Alaska Sea Grant Coastal Research Grants
Pre proposal due Feb 6, 2027
Environmental and marine researchers in Alaska can seek funding for one- to two-year projects that advance knowledge on coastal and marine issues. Focused on healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy, Alaska Sea Grant invites proposals of more than US $100,000 aligned with its 2024–2027 strategic plan.
Alaska Sea Grant
Alaska Marine Debris Funding via Alaska Sea Grant
Applications due May 28, 2027
Alaska environmental and coastal organizations can receive support to remove marine debris from shorelines and coastal waters in Alaska. Alaska Sea Grant provides Alaska communities with small grants up to Up to US $200,000 to lead debris cleanup projects that address conservation, food safety, and food security concerns tied to plastics and other marine waste.
Alaska Sea Grant
Partnership Awards for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award, which recognizes collaborative solutions to significant social issues. Alaska environmental organizations working with public, private, or social-sector partners may be eligible if their partnerships measurably improve communities and model innovative, scalable approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation