We are turning 65 in a pandemic. The party must wait.
While our routine grantmaking is paused, we are redirecting funds to meet needs.New grant awards include COVID-19 response projects
New health care grants provide help from Utqiaġvik to Juneau. Funding comes from the Premera Rural Health Care Fund, which is being administered by Rasmuson Foundation and The Alaska Community Foundation.From the Desk of Diane: April 2020 report
These last two months have been nothing short of intense! As we all adjust to this time of coronavirus, we thought you might be interested in recent happenings involving the work of Rasmuson Foundation, nonprofits and other grantees in Alaska.Tlingit master carver Price is 2020 Distinguished Artist
Wayne Price is renowned for the artistry and precision of his formline work. He has restored and duplicated historic totem poles and structures as well as created numerous original designs. He helped revive the knowledge and techniques required to carve traditional oceangoing canoes. Price also teaches traditional arts as a path to healing, sobriety and well-being.Alaskans join to create $1 million fund in support of COVID-19 recovery
Individual Alaskans, corporations and other organizations have stepped up to support recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, committing more than $1.4 million so far.Application period open for rural Alaska healthcare grants
Grant applications are being accepted for projects designed to improve rural Alaska health care systems, including emergency preparedness and pandemic response. The application period will close April 24. Awards will be announced in early May.AK Can Do: A new way to help your neighbors
We are working with close partners to take care of our fellow Alaskans. We’ve joined with other funders, the United Way of Anchorage and The Alaska Community Foundation to create a new, comprehensive statewide fund to address the COVID-19 emergency. We call it AK Can Do.Help for Alaska in the time of coronavirus
Rasmuson Foundation is committing $2 million to help Alaska respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. We also have compiled a list of resources to help Alaskans and nonprofits.An update from Diane Kaplan
For grantees, we recognize this challenging time may make it hard to meet grant objectives. Please reach out to us with information, ideas, concerns and suggestions.Media Mentions
- Pratt Museum moves forward despite pandemic | Homer News May 21
- Rasmuson Foundation names its distinguished artist | Latitude 65 | newsminer.com May 18
- Wayne Price recognized as master carver -The Cordova Times May 6
- Price named '2020 Distinguished Artist' by Rasmuson Foundation - Chilkat Valley News May 4