Nonprofit Grants for Alaska Natives

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Women Empowerment Foundation: Women Empowerment Awards

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

The Women Empowerment Foundation envisions a future where every woman in Canada has the ability and rights to excel, irrespective of her background or circumstances.

The Women Empowerment…

Alaska State Museums Grants

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Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

The Alaska State Museums is a state educational agency, comprising the Alaska State Museum and the Sheldon Jackson Museum, that collects, preserves, and exhibits objects from the territory,…

Charlotte Martin Foundation

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Application Deadline:

June 1 and October 1, annually

Grant Range:
$5000 - $312020
Average Grant:
$22719

The Charlotte Martin Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and also to preserving and protecting wildlife and habitat, with a special emphasis on serving communities of…

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

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Application Deadline:

Concept Submission: February 17, June 4, and November 9, 2026, and February 15 and November 8, 2027

Grant Range:
$3750 - $546334
Average Grant:
$129707

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit advancing a more equitable, accessible, and integrated oral health system. The Institute provides grants to drive systems-level…

Vision Maker Media

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Application Deadline:
  • Native Youth Media Project: none
  • Public Media Fund: June 30 and December 31, annually
  • Finished Program Acquisitions: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, annually
  • Creative Shorts Fellowship: June 30 and December 31, annually
     
Grant Range:
$5000 - $150000

Vision Maker Media supports public media programming by and about Native Americans.

The following programs are available:

Public Media Fund
This fund supports programs…

Next50 Initiative

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Application Deadline:

January 8, April 2, and July 2, 2026

Grant Range:
$1500 - $600000
Average Grant:
$77785

The mission of the Next50 Initiative is to promote independence and dignity for the aging population—including the needs of low- and moderate-income persons and individuals with physical,…

Poetry Foundation

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Application Deadline:

July 15, annually
Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications will be due the following Monday.

Grant Range:
$10000 - $75000

The Poetry Foundation works to amplify poetry and celebrate poets by fostering spaces for all to create, experience, and share poetry.

The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit…

Alaska Space Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

Apprenticeships: March 1 and August 1, annually
NASA Internship: February 27, 2026
Alaska Industry Internship: No current deadline
Travel Award: Rolling/accepted throughout the year
 

The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) is a consortium of public and private universities and nonprofit organizations that sponsors programs to enhance teaching, research, and educational outreach…

Communities of Alaska Natives face unique challenges compared to the rest of the state, let alone the rest of the nation. This is due to geographic isolation, limited infrastructure and historic underinvestment. There are many nonprofits that have made it their mission to try and support these communities, with the help of Alaska Native grants.

These grants can be put towards all kinds of programs and initiatives. Issues they might tackle could include suicide, chronic disease, poverty and food insecurity. These grants can also be used for the purpose of cultural revitalization, infrastructure investment or language preservation.

There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants, including private foundations such as the First Nations Development Institute or the CIRI Foundation. 

When drafting an Alaska Native grant proposal, it's essential to demonstrate that you understand the communities in question. You need to come prepared with knowledge and data that can outline the disparities that your nonprofit hopes to address. Places to start looking for this data could include the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center or the Indian Health Service. 
 

If you need further information on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of Alaska Native grants right here, all open for applications.