A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Project Grant

The CIRI Foundation's A Journey to What Matters Grant supports non-profit and tribal organizations in Alaska to promote and preserve Alaska Native art and culture. This initiative encourages projects that benefit Alaska Native communities, emphasizing the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge and supporting local artists. Grants are available for tangible art projects, with a focus on rural areas and new applicants, fostering skill development among emerging artists.

NOTE: If this is your first time applying to The CIRI Foundation’s A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture grant program, please contact TCF in advance of the deadline to speak with us about your proposed grant project.
The CIRI Foundation administers the A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Grants for non-profit and tribal organizations throughout Alaska working with Alaska Native artists to produce tangible artwork.
A Journey To What Matters Project Grant
To perpetuate and promote the unique artistic and cultural traditions of Alaska Native peoples, The CIRI Foundation has developed the A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Grant. Grant funding is available to support projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native communities and further the following goals of The Foundation:
Promote intergenerational transference of knowledge of Alaska Native artistic and cultural practices. Support Alaska Native Artists.

Eligibility

A Journey to What Matters Project Grants may be submitted to The CIRI Foundation by one of the following:Nonprofit organizations classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity (including but not limited to cultural centers and museums)
Tribal organizations throughout Alaska
Nonprofit or tribal organizations as sponsors of Alaska Native individuals
Governmental educational institutions such as public schoolsPlease note that the Journey to What Matters (JWM) grant program is focused on supporting tangible Alaska Native art traditions. While language acquisition, storytelling, dance and theater arts may be part of a proposed project, JWM grant funds may only be used for expenses associated with tangible artsGrantee programs must directly impact or involve Alaska Native people and communitiesAll Project activities that are funded through the JWM program must take place within the state of Alaska.

Ineligibility

The CIRI Foundation does not fund the following:The Foundation does not provide grants for endowments, buildings, or equipment, nor does it give loans.Funding shall not be considered for projects that have been completed prior to action on the proposal by The Foundation Board of Directors.Foundation grants are not to be treated as conduits for re-granting of funds (example: travel or scholarships).Grants cannot be made to other private foundations.Funds may not be used for lobbying or propaganda efforts to influence legislation of any type.