Alaska Social Justice Fund

grants@alaskcf.org
907.334.6700

The Alaska Social Justice Fund provides grants for organizations working to eradicate systemic discrimination, increase the power of disenfranchised and under-resourced communities, and promote equal rights and equitable opportunity for all Alaskans.

Areas of interest include:

• Rural communities
• Alaska natives
• Child care
• Community development
• Economic development
• Education
• Health and wellness
• Human services
• Journalism
• Women's equality

Priority will be given to organizations that:

• Address root causes in addition to reducing harm and relieving the symptoms of systemic issues
• Show a commitment to lasting, fundamental mindset shifts in relation to social justice issues
• Serve communities outside the Anchorage area and are located in the communities they serve

Eligible applicants include:

• Organizations with an annual budget of less than $500,000
• Semi-independent projects that are fiscally sponsored by a larger organization (Contact to confirm eligibility)
• 501(c)3 public charitable organizations with 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) public charitable status
• Faith-based organization providing social services
• Federally recognized tribes
• Tribal nonprofit organizations
• City governments or boroughs

Award ceiling: $15,000 for project support and $10,000 for general operating support
Project period: 12 months
Estimated number of awards: 15-20
Estimated total program funding: $150,000

Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application portal are available on the program website.