Alaska Conservation Foundation Mining Advocacy Grants
Nonprofit organizations engaged in Alaska hardrock mining advocacy can receive $5,000 - $20,000 to influence mining policies and protections in Alaska. Alaska Conservation Foundation provides Alaska public policy and environmental groups with support for legal work, scientific and technical assistance, coalition convenings, community and grassroots advocacy, communications, contractor services, and limited administrative costs, with preference for statewide, holistic hardrock mining impact efforts.
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Alaska Workforce Investment Board Grants for Alaska Training
Alaska vocational and technical training providers in Alaska seeking support for workforce preparation programs may be eligible for this funding, which must align with regional labor demands and industry priorities. Grants from Alaska Workforce Investment Board help expand technical and vocational education that prepares Alaskans for in-demand, well-paying jobs and can support organizations engaged in workforce-related public policy efforts.
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD), Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB)
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Alaska
Alaska public policy and social impact organizations tackling urgent social or environmental problems can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Early-stage, scalable nonprofits and impact-first for-profits serving underserved communities and operating in the U.S. may receive capital, intensive capacity-building support, and access to a global peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Alaska and worldwide can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible projects must primarily serve economically underserved communities and offer innovative, scalable solutions that improve reach and efficiency of services.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing chronic poverty through proven social service programs can apply for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or general operations, including work in Alaska. With a mission to build healthy, productive lives, William Randolph Hearst Foundation favors scalable efforts in housing, economic development, food access, legal aid, reentry, and youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Japanese Arts Programs Funding from United States-Japan Foundation
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning projects that deepen understanding of Japanese arts and culture can receive up to US $5,000 for program expenses. Eligible activities include performing arts, exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, or symposia, with funds from the United States-Japan Foundation reimbursing publicity, printing, artist fees, travel, shipping, and facility costs.
United States-Japan Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or charitable equivalency status can seek funding for health, education, or community programs, including in Alaska. Focused on expanding equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports efforts like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives that may advance public policy goals.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Community and Education Funding from Roche
Accredited charities in Alaska working on humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, sustainable initiatives. Focused on global humanitarian, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture, Roche invites locally managed projects that may include public policy-related components within these areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, and disaster relief can seek support for marginalized communities worldwide, including Alaska. With a mission to empower the disaffected, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for healthcare access, women and children’s health, humanitarian aid, literacy, and related social services that may intersect with public policy efforts.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Alaska
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work, including those in Alaska, can apply for the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust’s national funding; awards support programs serving people within the U.S. Public policy nonprofits that fit these categories and meet federal and, when applicable, California tax-exempt requirements may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Community Grants in Alaska
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion initiatives can apply for sponsorship funding; awards are discretionary. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help organizations whose public policy or advocacy work advances housing, jobs, hunger relief, and broader economic and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Environmental Policy Funding for Nonprofits from Weeden Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 7, 2026
Alaska public policy and conservation nonprofits can access funding through the Weeden Foundation to support biodiversity protection, environmental advocacy, and related education. Grants of US $10,000 - US $30,000 back work such as wildlife corridor and habitat protection, Endangered Species Act support, and campaigns on sustainable consumption and population in ecologically important regions including Alaska.
Weeden Foundation
Alaska Storytelling Funding via Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Alaska can seek large storytelling support to showcase their impact across preservation, education, or wellness initiatives. With a mission to partner locally, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides Storytelling Grants of more than US $50,000, which may benefit groups influencing public policy through conservation, education, or community wellness narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Wildlife Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Charlotte Martin Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Alaska public policy and conservation nonprofits focused on wildlife and habitat preservation can access funding through the Charlotte Martin Foundation for projects up to US $20,000. Eligible organizations must be headquartered in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington and work on biodiversity, habitat restoration, climate-informed conservation, or community education on climate and ecosystems.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Humanitarian and Family Services Grants from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for humanitarian aid, children and family services, education, health, poverty relief, and related programs. Focused on community betterment, Robinson Foundation invites applicants whose work may intersect with public policy outcomes, though it does not fund capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Family Caregiver Alliance Support for Alzheimer’s Care
Applications due Oct 21, 2026
Nonprofits, government agencies, and universities in Alaska and across the U.S. can receive $20,000 awards for existing programs that support family and informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Grants from Family Caregiver Alliance recognize work in creative expression, increasing access and reducing stigma, and public policy advocacy benefiting these caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Alaska
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder supports charitable projects that respect people, the environment, and life, and Alaska groups with related public policy or advocacy components may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Community Services Grants in Alaska
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Alaska can receive unrestricted support for environmental and human services programs, including general operating or project costs. The Lawrence Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants nationally, so Alaska groups working on community services or related public policy efforts may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Alaska Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Alaska seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, or environmental and wildlife activities can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to help impactful initiatives, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with flexible funding that may benefit public policy-related efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Fund For Teachers Support for Educator Fellowships
Applications due Jan 22, 2027
Full-time preK–12 teachers in Alaska and across the U.S. can apply for Fund For Teachers fellowships to design personalized professional learning experiences that enhance classroom instruction. Eligible applicants have at least three years’ teaching experience and plan to return to the classroom, which may benefit educators involved in civic or public policy-related education.
Fund For Teachers
Harvard University Support for Public Policy
Applications due Jan 26, 2027
Sophomore and junior college students in Alaska focused on environmental careers, tribal public policy, or Native American health care can receive up to US $7,500 through the Udall Scholarship. With a mission to advance higher education and leadership, Harvard University highlights this opportunity for U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents committed to impactful public service careers.
Harvard University
Alaska Restoration Research Funding via Society for Ecological Restoration
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Students conducting ecological restoration research in Alaska and the broader Cascadia bioregion can receive up to US $3,000 to support projects in forests, wetlands, grasslands, and related habitats. The Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter’s grants may benefit public policy efforts connected to restoration science, practice, and outcomes.
Society for Ecological Restoration
Environmental And Tribal Policy Funding from Udall Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 3, 2027
Undergraduate students in the U.S. focused on environmental conservation, tribal public policy, or Native American and Alaska Native health care can receive scholarships supporting their studies, including those studying in Alaska. Grants from the Udall Foundation provide up to US $7,500 for eligible academic expenses plus access to a national alumni network and a required Scholar Orientation.
Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
Alaska Community Foundation Grants for Alaska Rural Health
Letter of inquiry due Mar 12, 2027
Health care providers, tribes, local governments, social service and other community-based organizations in Alaska can seek funding to transform rural health access, quality, workforce, and technology. The Alaska Community Foundation manages this statewide Rural Health Transformation Program, offering readiness, planning, and implementation grants that may support public policy and system-level health initiatives. Total funding is up to US $272,174,856.
The Alaska Community Foundation
Municipality of Anchorage Support for Alaska Arts
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c) arts and culture organizations in Alaska’s Municipality of Anchorage can apply for Municipality of Anchorage Mayor’s Art Grants, with awards of US $75,000 for public-facing projects. Funding supports visual and performing arts, cultural heritage, beautification, and community engagement that may intersect with local public policy and community wellbeing.
Municipality of Anchorage
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for underserved youth, family services, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship in Alaska and beyond can apply for the True Inspiration Awards, which provide US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community projects. Chick Fil A Foundation supports work that may include public policy-related education or advocacy components.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Approximately US $200,000
Social Science Research Council Support for Tech Justice
Applications due Jun 29, 2027
Researchers and practitioners examining technology’s social impacts can receive approximately US $200,000 through the Just Tech Fellowship, a two-year, full-time award based in the U.S. Focused on tech, power, and social justice, Social Science Research Council invites those, including Alaska-based public policy researchers, to investigate inequities in emerging technologies and develop rights-advancing solutions.
Social Science Research Council