Rural

News August 12, 2018

Visit to real Alaska: Our 22nd tour for outside grantmakers begins Sunday

On Sunday, the 22nd Annual Grantmakers Tour begins. This year our guests from outside grantmaking organizations represent a broad range of interests: arts and health care, housing and community development, education and early childhood. We welcome them to learn the stories of Alaska.

Current Events September 14, 2015

Alaska tribal college celebrates 20 years

Ilisagvik College in Barrow is unique in Alaska – it's the only tribal college in the state. And this year marks its 20th anniversary of providing vocational and academic education to a diverse student population.

Grantseeking Tips September 7, 2012

Project ideas for rural communities

Program Associate Jeff Baird had the opportunity to participate in a grantmakers tour last month and hear a little about the needs in rural communities. Unfortunately, some of the community priorities don't align with what the Foundation funds - but many do. Here's a list to get you thinking.

Current Events August 10, 2012

What next for Adak?

Rasmuson Foundation President Diane Kaplan recently visited the Aleutian Island community of Adak. Once a community that came into existence to support a military base during World War II, it is now a community of 100 trying to find a future. Read more about Diane's visit in today's post.

Current Events May 11, 2012

Volunteer dental outreach program at risk

This week, a very time-sensitive post: During the past five years, more than 700 rural Alaskans have been treated by volunteer dental teams comprised of clinical instructors, professors, pediatric residents, sub-specialty residents and dental students from schools in Arizona, New York and Louisiana. While focused on children, in some villages the teams will treat nearly every resident. And for some communities, like Venetie, the teams are the first dentists in their communities for years. Despite funds committed by Rasmuson Foundation to support future visits, this program is under threat of cancellation as soon as Monday. Read more here.

Grantee Updates April 30, 2012

Into the 21st century

In this post, guest blogger Dimitra Lavrakas gives a personal account of Skagway's journey to modern healthcare.

Initiative News April 25, 2012

Partnership in prevention

Alaska suffers from the effects of substance abuse. It remains one of our most serious health and social problems. We need public-private partnerships and long term strategies to prevent, intervene early, treat and help people recover. Read more in today's post.

Grantee Updates December 16, 2011

The state of our libraries

Facing leaps in the sales of e-readers and changing information consumption habits, how are our libraries doing? How will they survive? In this week's post, we look at the state of Alaska's libraries.

Current Events November 7, 2011

Community Schools

The basic concept of community schools is that by forming relationships with a variety of partners, the use of public schools can be maximized. Through partnerships, a school can remain open for everything from traditional after-school programming to family literacy night and potluck dinners, creating an enriching community space. Read more in this week’s post.