More than $1.2M to support capital investments for Alaska organizations
Anchorage, Alaska– In 2024, Rasmuson Foundation invested $1.26 million in 50 Tier 1 awards to organizations in 26 Alaska communities. One out of every three awards went to first-time recipients of Foundation grants. These organizations include nonprofits and local governments, such as Tribal organizations, all working within their communities toward different missions and goals.
“We’re proud to further expand our network of grant partners across the state,” said Chris Perez, Vice President of Programs at Rasmuson Foundation. “Tier 1s are some of our favorite grants because they can make a quick impact. Often considered our small grants, organizations have demonstrated that these amounts continue to make a big difference.”
In Haines, Four Winds Resource Center was awarded $4,000 for its Community Tool Library, which helps residents access power tools that can be prohibitively expensive. This is the Foundation’s first time partnering with the organization.
On remote St. Lawrence Island, the Native Village of Gambell received $25,025 to support an assessment survey that could lay the groundwork for language revitalization efforts. Not only is this the first award for the Native Village of Gambell, this grant is the first on St. Lawrence Island for the Foundation.
Among these 50 projects, some of the most popular grant requests across all areas of Alaska were for infrastructure like boilers and septic systems. Capital requests of this nature are true to the spirit of the Tier 1 grant, which is intended for one-time expenses that organizations can buy, build, fix, or create with. By addressing these structural needs for its partners, the Foundation can support the important work they do in their communities.
Alaska organizations are invited to learn more about Tier 1 grant eligibility and to apply online at rasmuson.org/find-funding. Applications are accepted year-round and benefit from a fast-track 90-day review process.
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