Alaska Airline Foundation dedicated to investing in organizations focused on communities across Alaska and Hawai‘i. We work in close partnership with local non-profits to support programs that reflect and uplift the cultural identities of these states and preserves the way of life of the people of these unique regions.

Programs should align with one or more of the following areas:

• Cultural programs that strengthen community identity

• Preservation of natural environments

• Preservation of art and language, with a preference for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian organizations but not to the exclusion of others.

Grant Guidelines

• Grant Range: Begin at $5,000

• Use of Funds: Must be spent within one year of award

Grants will be based on numbers of those served, geographic reach, organizational capacity, size of operating budget, demonstrated impact, and program budgets. Funds requested should not represent more than 10% of the organization's overall operating budget or more than 50% of the program budget.

The Alaska Airlines Foundation will give priority funding to organizations that can demonstrate long-term program sustainability.

Application Deadlines:

• First round: March 31

• Second round: June 30

• Third round: September 30