Alaska Funding & Opportunities - Rural Health Information Hub

Environmental 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.

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

Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grants
Grants for projects that directly impact the health and well-being of Alaska Native people and communities, with preference given to the areas of access to care, children, behavioral health, and rural healthcare.

Geographic coverage: Alaska
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation

Northwest Farm Credit Services Rural Community Grant Program
Grants for nonprofit organizations working to improve economic and social well-being of rural communities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Geographic coverage: Rural communities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Northwest Farm Credit Services

Rasmuson Foundation Capital Grants
Grants for small capital projects and one-time investments for Alaska-based nonprofits, tribes, state and local government entities actively serving Alaskans.

Geographic coverage: Alaska
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rasmuson Foundation

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.

Geographic coverage: 15 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

Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund Inactive
Grants for charitable, cultural, literary, education, 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, 2024
Sponsors: Alaska Community Foundation, Muktuk Marston 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.

Geographic coverage: Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2024
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice

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.

Geographic coverage: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2024
Sponsors: University of Washington School of Medicine, WWAMI Area Health Education Center Program

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.

Geographic coverage: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming
Application Deadline: Nov 25, 2024
Sponsor: WWAMI Area Health Education Center Program

Alaska Community Foundation Strengthening Organizations Grant Inactive
Grants for nonprofit organizations in Alaska for organizational development, leadership development, building collaborations with the community, and evaluation of organizational effectiveness.

Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2024
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation