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Max Funding
Up to $20K
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Application Due Date
Mar 30, 2026
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Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Corporate
Funding Frequency:
Biannual Grant
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects
Funding Duration:
One-Year Grant
Application Type
Full Application
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations
Program Areas:
Youth, Mentoring, Job Training, Leadership
Locations:
California, Washington, Oregon
About The Grant
Alaska Airlines Foundation grants focus on young people where Alaska Airlines has a significant presence in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington, especially those in underserved communities in these states.
Supporting Career Pathways for Young People
We believe an engaging career should be available to everyone. Partnering with nonprofits committed to creating career pathways, we have seen firsthand the results when young people get excited and motivated about their future. Career readiness is multi-level, and we focus on the following:
Career exploration and career connected learning experiences, including aviation-related fields
Soft skills, critical thinking, empowerment, job training, and leadership development
Application and Reporting Requirements
For 2026, the deadline for funding requests for career readiness programs are March 30th and June 30th, and must support young people in the following areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.
California: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Los Angeles County, Marin County, Napa County, San Diego County, City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County
Oregon: Clackamas County, Multnomah County, Washington County
Washington: Clark County, King County, Kitsap County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Spokane County
Funding Amounts and Eligibility Requirements
Corporate giving support typically ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 and can be used towards overall program support for nonprofits supporting young people 11 to 24 years old.
Limited resources necessitate giving in focused communities, and support is generally granted on a one-time basis. Funds should be spent within one year of the donation.
In all cases, the budget should show reasonable per-client costs, and no more than 50% of the request can be designated for general operating costs or staff salaries. The funds should not represent more than 10% of the organization's operating budget or more than 50% of the program budget.
Requirements
Eligible entities must be U.S.-based tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Must be supporting young people in the following areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Program supporting young people 11 to 24 years old.
Grantor Information:
Name:
Alaska Airlines Foundation
Type:
Corporate
Contact:
Not provided
More Info:
Restrictions:
Restricted