GHCF Annual Grant Program

The GHCF Annual Grant Program, an initiative of The Alaska Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Fairbanks and North Pole by funding projects that address community needs. Grants support diverse areas such as health, education, arts, and community development. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations that can demonstrate collaboration and measurable outcomes. The program prioritizes projects with broad community impact, fostering partnerships for lasting improvements.

As an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation, the Golden Heart Community Foundation’s (GHCF) goal is to support projects that enhance the quality of life for Fairbanks and North Pole area residents, addressing immediate needs while working toward long-term improvements.
We use proceeds from our growing permanent endowment to award yearly grants to support charitable organizations and programs in the Fairbanks and North Pole area. Grants support a broad range of community needs, including
health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development.
We seek projects that have the potential to impact a broad range of residents and show collaboration with other organizations.

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from qualified, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that support charitable organizations and programs in the Fairbanks North Star Borough area.Grants may support a broad range of community needs including, but not limited to health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development.Exceptions:In selected cases, projects undertaken by organizations that normally fall outside the above guidelines may be able to receive funding.Examples include faith-based organizations whose proposal impacts the broader community, and units of government whose proposal extends beyond the traditional governmental functions that impact the broader community.

Ineligibility

Ineligible organizations or activities:Individuals,for-profit, 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and non-Alaska based
organizations,private or family foundations,state and federal government agencies, andad hoc groups without a tax exempt legal status are not eligible for competitive grants.Applications for religious indoctrination or other religious activities, endowment building, deficit financing, fundraising, lobbying, electioneering, or activities of political nature will not be considered, nor will proposals for ads, sponsorships, or special events (e.g. fundraisers), and any proposals which discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity.