Funding Amount

Most grants under $10,000

Deadline

March 1, 2027

174 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fact (page-stated): Seed funding for pilot programs/projects from 501(c)(3) nonprofits; favors novel ideas addressing a specific challenge with scalability. In 2025 received 600+ applications and funded ~5%; most grants under $10,000. Portal open Sep 1 - Mar 1 each year. Inference: recurs annually (2026-27 cycle opens ~Sep 1 2026, closes ~Mar 1 2027). Assumption (NOT page-stated): exact next-cycle award ceiling.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

organization

How to Apply

Eligibility-form gated: applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or operate under a 501(c)(3) umbrella (fiscally sponsored projects welcome). Complete the online Eligibility Form; if eligible you receive a link to the formal application (14-day submission window). Application portal open annually Sep 1 - Mar 1 (midnight). Proposals selected for board review notified by Apr 15; finalists in May; grant checks mailed in June. Project period ideally June-following June.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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Project Locations

AK

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