Heritage Project Grants

Heritage Project Grants

Heritage Project Grant funding is available to support projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and further the following heritage goals of TCF:

* Support educational projects, research and development of materials on subjects that enhance the understanding and appreciation by Alaska Natives and the general public about traditional and contemporary Alaska Native history, ethnology, anthropology, philosophy, literature, the arts and other related fields.
* Promote enrichment programs about the cultural traditions of Alaska Natives of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and encourage contemporary Alaska Native tradition bearers in pursuit of their works.
* Foster the identification, preservation, curation and interpretation of traditional and contemporary Alaska Native cultural resource materials of Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
* Encourage excellence in the development and exhibition of traditional and contemporary Alaska Native art, music, literature and other works for appreciation by the general public.
* Conduct consultation and cooperation to protect traditional and cultural values ascribed to Alaska Native lands in the Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
* Promote cooperation and involvement of Alaska Natives within the Cook Inlet Region, Inc. as well as with civic and private organizations to accomplish The Foundation’s heritage goals.

Eligibility

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* Heritage Project Grants may be submitted to The CIRI Foundation by one of the following:
* Nonprofit organizations classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity (including but not limited to cultural centers and museums)
* Tribal organizations with preference given to organizations within the Cook Inlet region
* Nonprofit or tribal organizations as sponsors of individuals who are original enrollees of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and/or their direct lineal descendants
* Governmental educational institutions such as public schools

Ineligibility

* The CIRI Foundation does not fund the following:

* The Foundation does not provide grants for endowments, buildings, or equipment, nor does it give loans.
* Funding shall not be considered for projects that have been completed prior to action on the proposal by The Foundation Board of Directors.
* Foundation grants are not to be treated as conduits for re-granting of funds (example: travel or scholarships).
* Grants cannot be made to other private foundations.
* Funds may not be used for lobbying or propaganda efforts to influence legislation of any type.