Alaska State Council Support for Theater
Alaska K–12 schools seeking short-term, on-site arts programming can receive up to US $1,000 to bring high-quality cultural activities to students during the school day. With a mission to support arts statewide, Alaska State Council on the Arts helps schools host dance, theater, music, visual arts, media, and traditional Native arts projects.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Alaska State Council Theater Grants in Alaska
Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, tribal entities, schools, and government units can receive funding to cover travel and freight for touring theater and other arts presentations across Alaska. Alaska State Council on the Arts’ Harper Arts Touring Fund supports multi-community tours, audience development, and arts access in rural or underserved communities, including projects featuring Alaska-based artists.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Youth Cultural Heritage Funding for Alaska Organizations via Alaska State Council on the Arts
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, tribal entities, and units of government can receive up to US $3,000 to deliver arts-based cultural heritage programming for children and youth in Alaska. Alaska State Council on the Arts provides flexible support for artist and culture bearer fees, supplies, food, travel, space, and related activity costs; theater-focused youth programs may be eligible.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Youth Welfare Funding for Nonprofits from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare can apply for youth-focused project support from the Dan Paul Foundation, including in Alaska. Focus areas include early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, refugee enrichment, and environmental education, with awards up to US $15,000 for qualifying programs worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek large social service grants from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation to expand proven, direct-service programs. Funding supports program, capital, or general operations that advance economic independence, strengthen families, and address chronic poverty, which may include Alaska organizations working in these areas.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community and Culture Funding from La Roche
Accredited charities in Alaska seeking support for humanitarian, educational, environmental, or contemporary arts and culture projects can apply for funding that promotes sustainable development and engages Roche employees. Focused on community and cultural impact, La Roche invites locally based organizations to propose innovative, high-quality programs managed and operated within Alaska.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Alaska Theater
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations funding charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs in Alaska can apply for the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust’s support for work conducted within the U.S. Theater organizations that are tax-exempt under federal and, when applicable, California law may be eligible if their projects advance general welfare and community impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Social Services Grants in Alaska
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Theater and arts nonprofits in Alaska working to help disadvantaged people become more self-reliant can apply for grants from Gupta Family Foundation, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Organizations focused on poverty, disability, social services, or humanitarian relief may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s size, mission, and non-sectarian criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Alaska Theater Funding via Alaska State Council
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, local governments, and tribal entities developing arts programs in Alaska can apply for Community Arts Development Grants, with awards up to US $5,000 for public arts activities and administration. With a mission to advance creative endeavors statewide, Alaska State Council on the Arts supports projects like theater productions, festivals, workshops, and other community arts events, including in underserved areas.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Alaska State Council Support for Theater
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alaska theater and performing arts presenters can access funding through the Alaska State Council on the Arts for touring or presenting performances, including theater, dance, music, and storytelling, across Alaska. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government units, tribal entities, and schools, with awards of US $500 - US $5,000 for project-related expenses and staff development.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Alaska State Council Arts Grants in Alaska
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alaska nonprofits, 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 theater and other visual, performing, media, literary, and traditional arts workshops that are public, mostly adult, and not part of ongoing classes or regular seasons.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Alaska Arts
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Arts-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Alaska can apply for the Cowles Charitable Trust’s grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support in arts, education, social justice, health, or ethical journalism. Theater organizations whose work fits these priorities may be eligible, though the trust primarily supports Downstate New York and South Florida.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Alaska Storytelling Funding via Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Alaska can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work through compelling narratives; awards are more than US $50,000. With a mission to protect heritage, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports storytelling tied to preservation, education, or wellness programs, which may include theater-related initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation Support for Youth Arts
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
BIPOC-led nonprofit youth programs in Alaska focusing on athletics, culture, or education for ages 6–18 can use this funding for general operating support and programming. With a mission to increase racial equity for youth, Charlotte Y Martin Foundation prioritizes rural organizations, including those offering theater and other cultural experiences for communities of color.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Community Service Grants for Nonprofits from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. can seek Robinson Foundation funding for programs in education, youth and family services, poverty relief, disaster response, health, animal welfare, conservation, veterans, or religious initiatives. Alaska theater groups with related humanitarian or educational work elsewhere in the South may be eligible if they meet the three-year and regional service requirements.
Robinson Foundation
Family Caregiver Alliance Support for Dementia Care
Applications due Oct 21, 2026
Nonprofits, government agencies, and universities in Alaska and across the U.S. that run programs for family or informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s or related dementias can receive US $20,000 awards for existing work. Grants from Family Caregiver Alliance honor innovative projects in creative expression, increasing access and reducing stigma, and public policy advocacy, which may include theater-based initiatives.
Family Caregiver Alliance
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, including those in Alaska, can apply for Nordstrom’s community grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $20,000 in unrestricted support. Theater organizations that offer workforce development, mentorship, or essential services for young people and families in Nordstrom store communities may be eligible.
Nordstrom
Alaska Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Alaska that support basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants. Theater groups offering youth programs or services for vulnerable families may be eligible after completing the online eligibility questionnaire and invited Letter of Inquiry process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Alaska State Council Support for Youth Arts
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Alaska nonprofits, schools, tribal entities, and other groups offering arts-based cultural heritage programs for children and youth in Alaska can apply for Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants, with awards up to US $10,000. With a mission to strengthen cultural knowledge, Alaska State Council on the Arts funds artist and culture bearer fees, supplies, travel, space, and related costs, which may include youth theater activities.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Arts
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Theater and arts nonprofits in Alaska working on cultural enrichment, arts education, or arts access can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants to support community vitality programming. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement that demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability in their proposed work.
Ameriprise Financial
Operating Support Funding for Alaska Arts Nonprofits
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Alaska 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits and tribal entities running ongoing programs in theater, dance, music, visual, media, literary, or traditional Native arts can apply for Alaska State Council on the Arts’ Operating Support Grant, offering up to US $21,000 for core artistic and administrative costs. Awards require matching funds and cannot exceed half of annual operating expenses.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Municipality of Anchorage Community Art Grants
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Anchorage-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits in Alaska can apply for Municipality of Anchorage Mayor's Art Grants to create public greening and beautification or community art projects. Collaborative proposals for murals, alleyway projects, façade improvements, and similar neighborhood art initiatives that are free and accessible to the public may be supported.
Municipality of Anchorage
Municipality of Anchorage Support for Theater
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Anchorage-area 501(c) nonprofit arts organizations in Alaska can apply for Municipality of Anchorage Mayor's Art Grants, with awards of US $75,000 for arts and culture projects featuring clear public engagement. Theater groups offering performances, public programming, or other accessible arts activities in the municipality may be eligible.
Municipality of Anchorage
Community Services Funding from Juneau Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and childcare or early childhood programs in Alaska can seek funding for services, equipment, activities, or staff training that enhance community health, education, and welfare. Focused on community services, Juneau Community Foundation invites Southeast Alaska groups, including those offering children’s theater and arts activities, to apply for US $200 - US $5,000 grants.
Juneau Community Foundation
Alaska Theater Funding via Biller Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofit professional theaters in Alaska producing contemporary plays on current social issues can seek funding for productions and change-capital projects through the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation. Focused on theater, the foundation supports artistic, production, and community engagement expenses for organizations meeting its 501(c)(3), revenue, and performance requirements.
Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. leading strong cross-sector partnerships to address social issues may be eligible for this national recognition and support, including groups in Alaska working in theater. Grants from Mutual of America Foundation help highlight replicable, high-impact community collaborations through its annual Community Partnership Award competition.
Mutual Of America Foundation