Foundation Grants (Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation)

Geographic Scope: Chugiak-Eagle River area, Alaska

The Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation, an affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), primarily supports organizations based in and providing services that benefit the Chugiak-Eagle River area and communities within it.

Eligibility Requirements

Alaskan organizations that are:

• 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations with 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) Types I & II public charitable status as designated in IRS Determination Letter
• Schools
• Federally recognized Tribes
• City governments or Boroughs
• Have at least one of the following as their primary purpose: charitable, educational, civic, patriotic, social, literary, cultural, athletic, or scientific

Not Eligible

• Individuals
• State or federal government agencies
• For-profit organizations or businesses
• Private foundations
• In general churches
• Organizations that, as a major purpose, influence legislation or support candidates for public office or other activities of a political nature
• Activities that improperly discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed or ethnicity
• Grants for religious indoctrination or other religious activities

What We Fund

• Capital Projects: Furnishings, buildings, audio and video equipment, books, medical equipment, computers, art supplies, sports equipment, musical instruments, vehicles, etc.
• Special Projects: Occasionally funds expansion or start-up of innovative programs that address issues of broad community or statewide significance. Projects must demonstrate:
  • Long-term benefits or impacts
  • Initiated by established organization(s) with history of accomplishment
  • Ability to sustain existence over time without annual funding

What We Don't Fund

• General operations
• Loans, deficits, or debt reduction
• Endowments
• Indirect or overhead costs
• Reimbursement for items in completed projects or items already purchased

Review Process

• CERF Advisory Board meets quarterly to review proposals
• All applicants informed of application status within 10 days following board meeting
• Time-sensitive applications may be considered at any time at the discretion of the Advisory Board
• If successful, a formal grant agreement will be sent

Contact Information

• Program Manager: Samantha Kopishke
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 907.334.6700
• Address: P.O. Box 770301, Eagle River, AK 99577, US
• For Technical/Eligibility Questions: Alaska Community Foundation at [email protected] or 907.334.6700

Application Process

1. Submission Method: Apply through the grant portal year-round
2. Portal Access: Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation grant portal
3. Review Timeline: CERF Advisory Board meets quarterly to review proposals
4. Notification: All applicants informed of status within 10 days following board meeting
5. Time-Sensitive Applications: Email [email protected] if your application is time-sensitive; it may be considered at any time at the discretion of the Advisory Board
6. Award: If successful, a formal grant agreement will be sent

Important Notes

• Grant procedures subject to change at discretion of Advisory Board of Directors
• Contact Samantha Kopishke, Program Manager, for project-based questions: [email protected] or 907.334.6700
• Contact Alaska Community Foundation for eligibility and technical questions about the online grant system: [email protected] or 907.334.6700