Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation
Accepts applications
Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $347,368 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$347,368
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2024 was up from $256,345 the year before.
97% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $211,849 | 19 | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $256,345 | 14 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $347,368 | 33 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rural Alaska Cap Fdn Grants Manager 731 E 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 279-2511 |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit the rural cap foundation application form, a copy of their IRS tax status letter (if they are applying as a non-profit), and a one to two page proposal which includes a brief description of the organization, project description, benefit, budget, and reporting plan. |
| Deadlines | April 30, august 31, and november 30 |
| Restrictions | Grants from $500 to $7,500 may be made to eligible 501(c)(3) and governmental organizations for programs serving the needs of low income people in Alaska. Grant recipients have 12 months to successfully complete their project and submit their final report. |
What Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 33 | $347,368 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Regional Resource Center | 2025 Academic Decathlon | $25,000 |
| Alaska Marine Safety Education Association | Strengthening Marine Safety Training Program for Rural Alaska Schools | $25,000 |
| Native Village of Venetie Tribal Gov | Teedrinjik Food Security and Preservation Program | $18,579 |
| Bridges Community Resource Network | Classes and Education | $15,000 |
| OPT - In Kiana | Katyaagmii Dancers | $15,000 |
| Kuugaq | KUUGAQ Noatak Playground | $15,000 |
| Tuluksak Native Community IGAP | Equipment Assessment and Repair | $15,000 |
| Native Village of Fort Yukon | Hockey Project | $14,500 |
| Kennicot McCarthy Recreation Alliance | Playground Project | $14,000 |
| Sitka Conservation Society | Youth Summer Camp and Regional Exchanges | $12,100 |
| Renewable Energy Alaska Project | Equipping Rural Alaska Residents with Weatherization Tools | $11,000 |
| Chilkoot Indian Association | Nourishing Generations of the Chilkoot Tribe | $10,400 |
| Alaska Business Development Center | 2025 Volunteer Tax & Loan Program | $10,000 |
| Tundra Women's Coalition | TAAV Outward Bound Youth Leadership Project | $10,000 |
| Bunnell Street Arts Center | Healing and Encouragement through Art Workshops | $10,000 |
| Kake City School District | Training and Coaching for Kake Home Visitor | $10,000 |
| Village of Kwethluk | Restart Tribal Youth Council | $10,000 |
| Early Learning Coalition | Supporting Childcare Access and Workforce Stabilization | $10,000 |
| Native Village of Kluti-Kaah | Cultural Preservation Project | $10,000 |
| Native Village of Port Lions | Strategic Planning Project | $10,000 |
| Native Movement | Ilisaqativut's Inupiaq Language Intensive | $9,950 |
| Salamatof Tribe | Salamatof Educational Farm Project | $9,848 |
| Aleutian Pribilof Islands Assoc Inc | Feasibility of Economic Development and Strengthening Food Security in Aleutian Pribilof Islands | $8,000 |
| Healy Lake Village | Family Tree Project | $7,500 |
| Copper River Native Association | Imagination Library | $6,491 |
| Bethel Actors Guild | 2025 Season | $5,000 |
| Pitka's Point Traditional Council | Youth Activities & Crafting | $5,000 |
| Wrangell Mountains Center | Saghani ggaay project | $5,000 |
| Build Alaska's Future Education Fund | Clerkstart | $5,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | When The Wind Was a River | $5,000 |
| Native Village of Eagle | Summer Culture Camp | $5,000 |
| Bethel Broadcasting Inc | KYUK's "Yupik Word of the Week" | $3,000 |
| Anchor Point Senior Citizens Inc | Garden of Eatin' Renovation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joie Millett
- Shirley Pittz
- Jasmine Boyle
- Jason Evans
- Dennis Dudley
Questions people ask
Does Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30, august 31, and november 30.
How much does Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation give?
$347,368 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joie Millett (President), Shirley Pittz (Treasurer), Jasmine Boyle (Member) and Jason Evans (Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.