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Grants to Alaska municipal governments for community development projects that enhance the quality of life for low and moderate income individuals. Applicants are expected to consult with program staff prior to applying. Special emphasis is placed on projects for low-income residents in rural Alaska. The State of Alask...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofits, schools, tribes, and government agencies to develop arts programs in underserved communities or disciplines. Applicants must discuss projects with program staff prior to applying. Examples of supported projects include concerts, exhibits, festivals, dance performances, workshops...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Alaska nonprofits, schools, libraries, and tribal organizations to provide youth with arts and cultural programming outside of school hours. Qualifying programs engage youth in regular sessions over a long period of time. Programs should emphasize skill acquisition and direct participation in sett...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska professional artists to support career advancement in the literary, visual, traditional, or performing arts. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding will enable professional artists to travel to in-state, national, and international programs, seminars, or...

Grants of up to $1,250 to Alaska public library directors and staff members to pursue in-state and out-of-state continuing education opportunities. The purpose of this grant program is to enable qualifying library personnel to provide patrons with improved services. Funding is also intended to assist library directors in m...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alaska apprentice artists to support apprenticeships with master artists in traditional art forms. This program encourages and supports the perpetuation and preservation of traditional art forms in Alaska Native culture. The apprentice artist may request funding in support of serious study with a...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, and schools for short-term arts-related workshops. Workshops must involve arts professionals and artists as program instructors and resources. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Wo...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts to enrich the student's educational experience through short-term arts and cultural programming. Projects must take place in school. Funds may be used for direct project costs, such as facility rental, rehearsal space, supplies, an...

Grants of up to $600 and up to $1,000 to Alaska public and private K-12 schools for arts and cultural field trips. Funding may be used for event admission fees and related transportation. Field trips must be related to the current curriculum. Eligible venues may include theaters, culture centers, galleries, and museums. Ac...