GCI Suicide Prevention Grant

GCI Suicide Prevention Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

GCI Suicide Prevention Grant 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 Veteran connectedness Means restriction / Gun safety Increased connectivity to treatment services Youth coalitions Primary prevention Support for those already doing this work in communities Building on past successes Support of needs assessments Community mobilization High-risk populations

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 City governments or Boroughs K-12 Schools

Ineligibility

Funding for capital projects are ineligible.The following are not eligible for grant funding:Individuals State or federal government agencies 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.