GCI Suicide Prevention Grant

The GCI Suicide Prevention Grant, offered by The Alaska Community Foundation in partnership with GCI, aims to reduce suicide rates in Alaska by supporting projects that promote mental wellness and community connections. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and schools. The grant prioritizes initiatives that address generational trauma, veteran connectedness, and youth engagement, particularly in rural areas. Funding will enhance community support systems and encourage sustainable programs.

The Alaska Community Foundation, in partnership with GCI, is proud to offer the GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which will fund projects and organizations whose goal is to reduce the rates of suicide in Alaska and promote mental wellness through strengthened community and personal connections.
Key Considerations
Empower Alaskans to work together to promote community wellness.
Demonstrate measurable results, accountability, cultural sensitivity, and unify communities.
Will impact communities that might not have easy access to suicide prevention support programs and;Focus on at least one of the following areas to decrease suicide in Alaska:Addressing generational trauma

Eligibility

Your organization is eligible for funding through this grant opportunity if it is one of the following:501(c)3 public charitable organization with 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) public charitable status as designated in your IRS Determination letter (including qualified faith-based organizations)
Faith-based organization providing social services to the broader community
Federally recognized Tribes or Tribal nonprofit organizations

Ineligibility

Funding for capital projects are ineligible.The following are not eligible for grant funding:Individuals
For-profit organizations or businesses
Private nonprofit organizations (those not identified in their IRS determination letter as 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3)Requests for support that do not fall within the funding guidelines outlined above
Activities that improperly discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed or ethnicity, or grants for religious indoctrination or other religious activities.