The Vocational Fund for Alaska’s Future grant program supports projects that build a highly skilled workforce in Alaska’s natural resource development industries.
Donor Name: The Alaska Community Foundation
State: Alaska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/19/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Projects that build career awareness, employability skills, and promote cross-sector skill acquisition will be especially competitive. Preference is given to:
- Oil, gas, and mining industries.
- Projects that leverage funds from other sources (eg. local, state, federal, and private funders as well as in-kind funds from the organization itself).
- Projects that benefit rural Alaska or programs that reach rural communities in Alaska. Particular preference is given to projects in the Bristol Bay Region.
Funding Information
Typical grant amounts range from $10,000-$50,000.
Grant Period
January 1, 2026 and end by December 31, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
Organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation, individuals and organizations that have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation, Tribes and Tribal entities, K12 schools, city governments and boroughs, collaborations of nonprofit and public agencies, or other entities that have a designated charitable purpose will be considered. Organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support addresses the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. 501(c)4, 501(c)6, and 501(c)7 organizations are not eligible for funding.
Selection Criteria
- Alignment with Fund Purpose: Projects should clearly address workforce skill gaps in Alaska industries.
- Impact on Workforce Development: Projects should clearly demonstrate measurable outcomes for workforce development.
- Feasibility & Right-Size: Projects should be feasible within the requested budget and able to be completed by the organization(s) applying.
For more information, visit Alaska Community Foundation.
