Rasmuson Foundation and The Alaska Community Foundation have partnered to support 2023 camps and youth programming across Alaska.
Donor Name: The Alaska Community Foundation
State: Alaska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $45,000
Details:
Camps and youth programming opportunities are essential for Alaskan families. Alaska has the highest outdoor recreation participation rate in the United States (tied with Montana). Learning to be comfortable and competent on the land and outdoors can be a rite of passage. Camps provide lifelong experiences for many, but not all. Camps are expensive to operate, and these organizations typically charge a fee that can be a barrier to families. More children can attend camp with additional scholarship support, regardless of their family’s economic background.
The Camp Initiative prioritizes funding for organizations that are addressing the following key issues:
- Fees/Costs – scholarships/camperships to assist in a family’s ability to pay, or for camps that do not charge a fee, the ability to pay staff and/or increase the number of participants (campers).
- Special expenses – may include traveling activity kits that reach youth who are unable to attend day or resident/overnight camps, increased transportation costs, or changes in program delivery.
- Training – access to staff professional development and training for counselors.
Focus Areas
- Child Care
- Education
- Parks and Recreation
- Youth Development
Funding Information
Grant Request Amount Range:
- Up to $15,000 per location, $45,000 maximum.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c) 3 public charitable organization with 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) public charitable status as designated in your IRS Determination letter (including qualified faith-based organizations)
- Faith-based organization providing social services to the broader community
- Federally-recognized Tribes or Tribal nonprofit organizations
- City governments or Boroughs
- K-12 Schools
For more information, visit Community Foundation.
