Alaska State Council Performing Arts Grants in Alaska
Alaska nonprofits, tribal entities, government units, and schools presenting public arts events in Alaska can receive support for travel and freight costs for touring performances and exhibitions. The Alaska State Council on the Arts’ Harper Arts Touring Fund backs theater, dance, music, media, folk and traditional arts, and visual and cultural exhibitions, especially in rural or underserved communities.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Youth Welfare Grants for Nonprofits from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for funding up to Up to US $15,000 from Dan Paul Foundation. Alaska performing arts groups that integrate youth development, enrichment, or advocacy into their programming may be eligible for support, including projects addressing poverty, homelessness, environment, or refugee enrichment.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Performing Arts Grants in Alaska
Alaska performing arts organizations and other early-stage social enterprises can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities, with awards up to US $300,000. Eligible independent nonprofits or impact-first for-profits must be post-pilot, under 10 years old, and able to grow their impact significantly beyond a single place.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm Companies Foundation
Alaska educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can access funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives through State Farm Companies Foundation. Performing arts organizations may be eligible if their programs advance auto or home safety, disaster preparedness or recovery, education, economic empowerment, or neighborhood revitalization in their communities.
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 funding for arts and science programs that engage broad audiences, including Alaska performing arts organizations. William Randolph Hearst Foundation provides program, capital, and limited general or endowment support, with a focus on arts education, artist development, and STEAM-related initiatives showing measurable, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for U.S. Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with strong, scalable social service programs that advance economic independence and strengthen families can apply for more than US $100,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. With a mission to help underserved people build healthy, productive lives, it supports program, capital, and general operating needs, which may benefit Alaska organizations alongside performing arts initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Japanese Arts Programming Funding from United States-Japan Foundation
Alaska performing arts and cultural 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through the United States-Japan Foundation to support projects that deepen understanding of Japanese arts and culture. Grants up to US $5,000 reimburse eligible costs such as publicity, printing, artist honoraria, travel, shipping of materials, and facility fees for performances, exhibitions, films, lectures, or symposia.
United States-Japan Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children in Alaska and other eligible areas can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding to organizations serving children and youth, not individuals or hardware requests.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from ConocoPhillips
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c) organizations, political subdivisions, and accredited schools in Alaska can seek ConocoPhillips support for local community needs, including arts and culture programming. Grants from ConocoPhillips help Alaska performing arts and other community-focused groups address education, health and safety, environment, social services, civic initiatives, and disaster relief in areas where the company operates.
ConocoPhillips
Alaska Performing Arts Funding via Alaska State Council on the Arts
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alaska performing arts and cultural organizations can seek funding to develop community arts programs and strengthen arts administration across Alaska. With a mission to support creative endeavors statewide, Alaska State Council on the Arts provides up to US $5,000 for public arts activities like performances, festivals, workshops, and exhibits, prioritizing small, often volunteer-run nonprofits in underserved communities.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Alaska State Council Support for Performing Arts
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alaska performing arts organizations, government units, tribal entities, and schools can access funding through the Alaska State Council on the Arts for touring or presenting theater, dance, music, opera, media, folk, and traditional arts, with awards of US $500 - US $5,000. Grants also support projects reaching underserved audiences and professional development for performing arts staff statewide.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Alaska State Council Performing Arts Grants in Alaska
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, local governments, and tribal entities offering short-term arts workshops in Alaska can receive US $500 - US $1,500 to pay instructor fees and travel. Alaska State Council on the Arts supports performing, visual, media, literary, and traditional arts workshops that are open to the public and primarily serve adults.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Hansen Family Foundation Arts and Culture Grants
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Alaska, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian work, and arts and culture. Smaller organizations with budgets under $1 million and reasonable overhead may be especially competitive, including those with performing arts programming.
Hansen Family Foundation
Creative West Performing Arts Grants in Alaska
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Focused on performing arts touring, Creative West invites Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government units, higher education institutions, and tribal governments to apply for TourWest support. Eligible presenters can receive US $2,000 - US $3,000 to cover artist fees, travel, facilities, accessibility, marketing, and related administration for regional touring performers and literary artists, with priority for rural and smaller-budget organizations.
Creative West
Alaska Storytelling Funding via Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Performing arts and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Alaska can seek support to tell powerful stories about their community impact through this storytelling-focused grant. With a mission to support preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides more than US $50,000 to organizations aligned with its three charitable pillars, including wildlife conservation groups currently prioritized for unsolicited applications.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Family Services Grants from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing humanitarian, family, education, health, or poverty-relief services can apply for funding from Robinson Foundation; support is limited to the Southern U.S., not Alaska. Programs that demonstrate tangible, meaningful impact and direct results may be competitive, including organizations whose work intersects with performing arts in serving children, families, or communities.
Robinson Foundation
Youth and Family Support Funding from Nordstrom
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families in Alaska communities with Nordstrom stores can apply for Nordstrom’s Community Grant, awarding US $5,000 - US $20,000 in unrestricted support. Performing arts organizations that also deliver these services may be eligible if they meet the location and focus criteria.
Nordstrom
Lawrence Foundation Community Services Grants in Alaska
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Alaska can access funding for environmental and human services programs through unrestricted grants supporting general operations or specific projects. The Lawrence Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 to U.S.-headquartered groups, and performing arts organizations may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Alaska Performing Arts
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to help smaller nonprofits make a big impact, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Alaska performing arts and cultural organizations with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for programs and facilities. IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, including museums, theaters, and community arts groups serving Alaska, may be eligible to apply.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Arts
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering performing arts, cultural enrichment, or community development programs may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial Community Grants. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help organizations across the U.S. strengthen community vitality, expand arts education and access, and support volunteer-driven initiatives, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employees and advisors.
Ameriprise Financial
After-School Education Grants for Alaska Schools via Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
Letter of inquiry due Mar 5, 2027
Alaska schools and community organizations offering K–12 academic enrichment and after-school learning can apply for the Alaska Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, with awards from US $50,000 - US $900,000. Alaska performing arts groups partnering with schools for music, theatre, or related enrichment may be eligible if activities support student academic achievement.
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
Municipality of Anchorage Support for Alaska Arts
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c) arts organizations in Alaska’s Municipality of Anchorage can apply for Municipality of Anchorage Mayor’s Art Grants, awarding US $75,000 for public-facing arts and culture projects. Funding supports performing and visual arts, cultural heritage, public art, and community-engaged programming that enriches local wellness and participation in the arts.
Municipality of Anchorage
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Alaska Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life can seek funding for project, general operating, or capital support that advances economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides support in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include organizations offering performing arts alongside eligible community services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs in youth education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 through the Chick Fil A Foundation True Inspiration Awards. Alaska performing arts nonprofits that also serve underserved youth, families, or communities through these types of initiatives may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Alaska Theatre Funding via Biller Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 10, 2027
Alaska nonprofit professional theatres producing contemporary works on current social issues can seek funding for productions and change-capital projects, including artistic, production, and community engagement costs. Focused on theatre, the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation invites eligible organizations with at least $1,000,000 in annual revenue to apply for US $10,000 - US $25,000 grants.
Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation
First Peoples Fund Grants for Alaska Performances
Applications due Jul 17, 2027
Native performing artists and Native-led performing arts organizations in Alaska can apply for First Peoples Fund’s Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant, awarding US $30,000 for live productions. Eligible U.S.-based applicants (18+) must document tribal enrollment, descent, or ancestry and be in the active stages of producing music, theater, dance, or other live performances.
First Peoples Fund