Alaska Funding & Opportunities
State Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
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Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Initiatives
Provides information on Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents a summary of proposed initiatives, frequently asked questions, webinar records, information regarding the Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council, and details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
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Rasmuson Foundation Tier 1 Grants
Grants for small capital projects and one-time investments for Alaska-based nonprofits and state/local government entities actively serving Alaskans.
Grants for small capital projects and one-time investments for Alaska-based nonprofits and state/local government entities actively serving Alaskans.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rasmuson Foundation
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rasmuson Foundation
RCAC Infrastructure Loans
Loans to finance water and waste facility projects in the rural West, including the early funds small rural communities need to determine project feasibility and to pay pre-development costs prior to receiving state and federal funding.
Loans to finance water and waste facility projects in the rural West, including the early funds small rural communities need to determine project feasibility and to pay pre-development costs prior to receiving state and federal funding.
Geographic coverage: Available in 13 western states and the Pacific Islands. See program website for details.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Western Professional Student Exchange Program
Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition.
Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition.
Geographic coverage: 10 Western states, as well as U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship
Inactive
Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing degrees with the intent to work in small Alaskan communities.
Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing degrees with the intent to work in small Alaskan communities.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice Student Project Stipends
Inactive
Stipends for students working on practice-based projects in public health organizations in the Northwest Region of the United States.
Stipends for students working on practice-based projects in public health organizations in the Northwest Region of the United States.
Geographic coverage: Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
Alaska Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program
Inactive
Financial support to meet local match requirements or address funding gaps for transportation improvement projects and supporting infrastructure in rural areas of Alaska.
Financial support to meet local match requirements or address funding gaps for transportation improvement projects and supporting infrastructure in rural areas of Alaska.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Denali Commission
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Denali Commission
WWAMI AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. The WWAMI Area Health Education Center Network serves Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. The WWAMI Area Health Education Center Network serves Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Geographic coverage: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: Washington Area Health Education Center Program
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: Washington Area Health Education Center Program
Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund
Inactive
Grants for charitable, literary, educational, scientific, and food security projects that benefit Alaska Natives who live west of the 156th Meridian.
Grants for charitable, literary, educational, scientific, and food security projects that benefit Alaska Natives who live west of the 156th Meridian.
Geographic coverage: West of the 156th Meridian in Alaska
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Sponsors: Alaska Community Foundation, Muktuk Marston Foundation
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Sponsors: Alaska Community Foundation, Muktuk Marston Foundation
WWAMI Region Target Rural Underserved Track
Inactive
A curriculum and educational track offered by the University of Washington School of Medicine that assigns students to underserved rural and small city sites within the WWAMI region.
A curriculum and educational track offered by the University of Washington School of Medicine that assigns students to underserved rural and small city sites within the WWAMI region.
Geographic coverage: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Sponsors: University of Washington School of Medicine, Washington Area Health Education Center Program
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Sponsors: University of Washington School of Medicine, Washington Area Health Education Center Program
Alaska Rural Professional Housing Grant Program (RPH)
Inactive
Funding for the rehabilitation, construction, and acquisition of housing projects that benefit health professionals, teachers, and public safety personnel in rural Alaska.
Funding for the rehabilitation, construction, and acquisition of housing projects that benefit health professionals, teachers, and public safety personnel in rural Alaska.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Letter of Intent (Required): Aug 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2025
Sponsor: Alaska Housing Financing Corporation (AHFC)
Letter of Intent (Required): Aug 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2025
Sponsor: Alaska Housing Financing Corporation (AHFC)