Helmsley Trust grants $20 million to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Alaska
The grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to Engineering Ministries International will support sustainable and affordable water and sanitation systems in rural Alaska.Opportunity for Alaska leaders to refresh, reflect and grow
Applications for a Rasmuson Foundation 2022 sabbatical award are due Sept. 15. This is a unique opportunity for Alaska-based nonprofit and tribal executives to take time away from the office.Grant opportunity for Alaska summer camps
Nonprofits, tribal entities, communities and faith-based organizations can apply for awards to expand opportunities for Alaska children in day camps, outdoor camps, culture camps, faith-based camps, museum camps, learning pods, and summer programs across the state.And the 2021 Distinguished Artist is …
Ernestine Saankaláxt’ Hayes of Juneau has received critical acclaim for writing that explores the complexities of Indigenous identity. She was named Rasmuson Foundation's 2021 Distinguished Artist.Pope Francis honors Rasmusons for lifetime of service
Pope Francis has recognized Ed and Cathy Rasmuson with one of the Catholic Church's highest honors.Foundation announces senior fellow, IT manager
Welcome to our new team members! Michele Brown joins as senior fellow working on homelessness and Rodney Hamilton as IT operations manager.Funding opportunity for Alaska summer camps
We are excited to launch our 2021 Camps Initiative. This will offer nonprofits, tribes and cities an opportunity to expand camps that have been under-resourced and create access for all Alaska youth. Applications are now open.Locals place priority on solving homelessness
Anchorage residents consider homelessness in the city to be a big problem, even a crisis. They also want to solve it. Those are some of the top findings of a new poll.Property sale to open path for Anchorage resource hub, solution for homelessness
People experiencing homelessness in Anchorage have long been drawn to the Third Avenue area for the basics of survival — food and shelter. Now this corner of town should become a place for transforming lives.Media Mentions
- Rasmuson fellow will use award for a film script, in Lingít, about dark history of Native boarding school September 20
- Ernestine Hayes receives distinguished artist award - The Cordova Times September 20
- New sculpture graces Wasilla memorial garden for lost youth September 17
- CCF now accepting 2021 grant applications - The Cordova Times September 13