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ARPA Nonprofit Recovery Fund
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) and the Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) have awarded $8.67 million to ninety-four nonprofits in the second and final round of…
Winter Newsletter Featured Article II
A new fund at ACF creates a place for families to support the next generation The Anchorage Independent Longshore Union (AILU) Legacy Scholarship Fund at ACF will soon be supporting…
Camps Initiative Round Two
Alaska organizations can once again seek support to create quality experiences and expand access to youth camps around the state.
Winter Newsletter Featured Article
It’s Time to Level Up The Alaska Community Foundation currently has forty-one scholarships open for applications. They cover a broad range of eligibility criteria, including academic successes, athletic accomplishments, intent…
49 Scholarships are now open!
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is pleased to offer 49 scholarship opportunities to choose from in 2022. They cover a broad range of eligibility criteria, including academic successes, athletic accomplishments,…
2021 Guide to Year-End Giving
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is poised to assist you with your year-end giving.
Scary Good
In the spirit of Halloween, ACF has a three-part spooky story to share. It's a story about giving and kindness to others; and, of course, about things that go bump…
Strengthening Organizations In Alaska
The Strengthening Organizations fund was created in partnership with Rasmuson Foundation to help organizations build capacity and focus on their long-term core missions.
Summer Newsletter
The summer of 2021 is bustling with activity. The sun is shining and Alaskans are ready to put the difficulties of the past year behind us.
“Open for Summer” Camps Initiative Supports Outdoor Play for Alaska’s Children
As the season’s first wildflowers begin to bud and the bears venture forth from their long hibernation, Alaskans too are experiencing a re-emergence. We are recovering from the longest, hardest…
AK Can Do: You CAN make a difference
The AK Can Do fund is currently open for applications until May 4th. This is the last round of grants from this collaborative effort first launched in March of 2020…
Community members provide more scholarship opportunities for Alaskan students than ever before
Following a year of limited class-time and interrupted learning, many Alaskan students are on the lookout for new academic opportunities. Their communities are eager to help; scholarship funds through The…
Join Us for The Alaska Community Foundation’s 2020 Virtual Annual Event
In 2020, generous donors like you continue to shape Alaska’s philanthropic landscape through The Alaska Community Foundation. This year accelerated ACF’s growth as a leader in philanthropy because donors continue to respond to the challenges before us. As…
Second Round of Coronavirus Nonprofit Relief Fund Grants Awarded Across Alaska
The leaves change, termination dust settles in the mountains, and Alaskans prepare for the quiet and privation of the coming winter – a winter which, this year, presents more unknown…
The first round of grants from the Coronavirus Nonprofit Relief Fund has been awarded!
As Alaskans, we take pride in our ability to support one another through trying times.
Helping Those Who Help Others
The Alaska Community Foundation has partnered with the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to provide emergency relief for Alaskan nonprofits.
The Social Justice Fund Awards its Fourth Year of Grants
The Alaska Community Foundation has distributed its fourth year of grants from the Social Justice Fund. The fund supports community-based organizations that focus on the root causes of social, economic,…
AK Can Do Deploys $1.48 Million for COVID-19 Relief
Second-round of AK Can Do grants to the nonprofit sector.
Now is the Time to Act on our Intent to End Discrimination
When the lives of some of our community members are not valued, it degrades every community member's value.
Partnership for Alaska COVID-19 Response
The Alaska Community Foundation and United Way ofAnchorage have partnered with support of Rasmuson Foundation to create and promote AK Can Do
COVID-19 Response: Working to Support Alaska in Times of Uncertainty
Like you, we are adjusting to these unprecedented times.
BP to leave a legacy of nonprofit support in Alaska
BP is generously donating the BP Energy Center property and building to The Alaska Community Foundation, ensuring Alaska nonprofits will have access to the resource for years to come.
Hilcorp Partners with ACF to Inspire Employee Giving in Alaska
The Alaska Community Foundation announces a new partnership with Hilcorp Alaska that will result in more than $5,000,000 in charitable contributions over the next twelve months.
The Social Justice Fund is now open for Applications
The Alaska Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Social Justice Fund. This opportunity is open from January 13th, 2020, until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 20th, 2020.
Happy New Year
Your generosity helped to make 2019 a fantastic year for The Alaska Community Foundation.
Important Dates for Year-end Giving
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is poised to assist you with your year-end giving. So that we can provide the best possible service and ensure your charitable gifts qualify for…
Giving Tuesday
Dark Horse Coffee, The Vault Timber Coffee House, and The Kobuk Cafe are partnering with The Alaska Community Foundation to give back on Giving Tuesday.
Giving Thanks to so Many Giving Hearts
As we come together to celebrate the things we are thankful for this holiday season, we want to take the time to thank you
The Social Justice Fund and Alaska Native Social Justice Fund at ACF Support Nonprofits Across Alaska
The Social Justice Fund and Alaska Native Social Justice Fund at The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) are successfully mobilizing grassroots efforts and creative cross-agency partnerships.
The 2019 Anchorage Schools Foundation Grant Cycle is Open!
The Anchorage Schools Foundation was created to make grants in support of activities that enhance the success of students in the Anchorage School District.
Grant Opportunities
GCI Suicide Prevention Fund
The goal of the GCI Suicide Prevention Fund is to make a lasting positive impact on reducing rates of suicide in Alaska and promoting mental wellness through strengthened community connections.
Upcoming Grant Opportunities
Healthy Communities: Art, Culture and Play Grant
After two years of navigating the challenges of the recent pandemic, it is time for Alaskans to celebrate the important role that arts, culture, and play have had in reminding us of the hope and connection we share within our communities.
Featured Fund
Alaska Long Trail Fund: A Path for a Stronger Alaska Economy