How much funding does CIRI Foundation: Jump Start Award provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for CIRI Foundation: Jump Start Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CIRI Foundation: Jump Start Award?

Eligible applicants: Enrolled in a recognized/accredited college, training program, or post-secondary course of study while concurrently enrolled in high school.

CIRI Foundation: Jump Start Award

The CIRI Foundation

Foundation Grants for Native Americans

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Enrolled in a recognized/accredited college, training program, or post-secondary course of study while concurrently enrolled in high school

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://thecirifoundation.org/scholarships/)._
Direct lineal descendant of a CIRI original shareholder
Minimum 2.0 GPA

Overview

Board of Directors.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TCF is committed to supporting the educational and career aspirations of our Alaska Native beneficiaries by offering scholarships for post-secondary and career technical education. Our primary goal is to encourage the education and career development of Alaska Native beneficiaries through various funding opportunities.

Award Details: Up to $2,000 per calendar year

Can be funded at multiple deadlines if the grant cap of $2,000 is not exceeded. Funding covers direct educational expenses and up to $500 per term for personal expenses if other costs are covered.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Direct lineal descendant of a CIRI original shareholder
Enrolled in a recognized/accredited college, training program, or post-secondary course of study while concurrently enrolled in high school
Minimum 2.0 GPA

What The CIRI Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 250
Total given: $2.26M
Median grant: $6,000
Range: $3,000–$552K

By dollars: Alaska 64%, Washington 5%, California 4%. Top recipient cities: Anchorage, AK; Unalaska, AK; Kodiak, AK.
<1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.