General BCSF Grant Application

Geographic Scope: Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, Alaska

Focus Areas: BCSF considers three sizes of grants addressing the Foundation's mission and priorities:

Grant Types

• Bridge Grants (Top Priority): Collaboration with other organizations and institutions for community improvements, project planning support, and program start-up funding
• Capital Grants (Equal Priority): New construction or repairing/remodeling existing buildings to better accommodate community services and cultural activities
• Operating Grants: Considered on case-by-case basis (not equal priority)
• Business/Enterprise Funding: Various business/enterprise needs; applicants should have a prepared business plan

Eligibility Requirements

• Tax-exempt non-profit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, OR
• Public or governmental agency, OR
• Federally recognized Alaskan Native organization
• Business/Enterprise Investments have no such restriction

Funding Preferences

• Funding in concert with other organizations
• Response to needs outside those covered by traditional funding streams
• Requests identifying unmet needs not covered by other funding sources receive preference

Contact Information

Bethel Community Services Foundation

• Address: P.O. Box 2189, Bethel, AK 99559
• Phone: (907) 543-1812
• Fax: (907) 543-1826
• Physical Location: 1795 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, Alaska

Note: Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation before submitting to discuss eligibility and funding priorities.

Application Process

1. Download the funding application form from the BCSF website
2. Contact BCSF to discuss eligibility and funding priorities before submitting
3. Submit completed application

Application URL: Funding Application available for download at bcsfoundation.org/grant-anspplicatio/