Grants

Grants are made to Alaska-based nonprofits, individual artists, and nonprofit leaders and are aimed at promoting a better life for all Alaskans.

Grant Types

Tier 1 Grants

Applications for funding are considered on a rolling basis.

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Tier 2 Grants

Grants of more than $25,000 for large capital (building) projects, projects of demonstrable strategic importance or innovative nature that address issues of broad community or statewide significance.

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Sabbatical

Grants up to $50,000 cover salary and expenses during a leadership sabbatical, which supports the personal growth or renewal of the nonprofit CEO or executive director, or tribal administrator.

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Individual Artist Awards

Grants to Alaska artists to support the time, reflection, immersion or experimentation beneficial to the development of their artistry.

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Program-Related Investments

A collection of financial instruments to support a charitable project or activity.

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Faith-based grants

Rasmuson Foundation recognizes the valuable contributions of our faith-based partners across the state, and we welcome grant applications for projects that align with our mission of providing broad benefits to Alaskans. 

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Harper Arts Touring Fund

Grants to support the presentation of performers, artists, and arts/cultural exhibits in communities without access to these activities.

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Art Acquisition and Collection Management Funds

Grants for Alaska museums to purchase for their collections work by practicing Alaska artists.

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Arts in Education

Grants to make arts experiences available in schools and neighborhoods.

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Past Grantmaking

Explore our grantmaking by geographic region, year or program area.

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Grantee Stories

Go here for stories of work that matters.

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