Homer Foundation General Grant Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Year-round grant giving process”
Overview
Purpose: Support non-profit organizations and community initiatives
Geographic Scope: Homer area and Southern Kenai Peninsula
Focus Areas: Varies; recent grants have supported:
- Education and youth programs
- Arts and culture
- Recreation and outdoor activities
- Community services
- Library services
- Cycling/transportation safety
About the Foundation:
- Address: 3733 Ben Walkers Lane, Suite 7, Homer, Alaska 99603
- Phone: 907-235-0541
- Manages 50+ funds
- Year-round grant giving process
Recent Grant Awards (Examples):
- Homer Cycling Club: Education campaign and equipment
- Homer Youth String Orchestra Club: Suzuki Mini Institute support
- Kachemak Nordic Ski Club: Trail mower purchase
- Friends of Homer Public Library: Presentation equipment
- Homer Head Start: $160
- Kachemak Ski Club: $2,000
How to Apply
Application Process
- FY15 Grant Application Form & Guidelines available (downloadable from website)
- Includes Excel Budget Sheet requirement
- Grant applications available periodically; check website for current year deadlines
Note: Application materials referenced are from 2015; current year materials should be requested from foundation
What Homer Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 8
- Total given
- $227K
- Median grant
- $21K
- Range
- $9,968–$100K
- By dollars: Alaska 93%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Homer, AK; New York, NY.
- 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Homer Cycling Club · Homer, AK
Eastland Trails
$100K
Homer Community Food Pantry · Homer, AK
Community Chest and operations
$26K
Kachemak Nordic Ski Club · Homer, AK
Baycrest Equipment Shed and Equipme
$25K
Homer Opus · Homer, AK
New Director
$25K
Paul Banks Elementary PTA · Homer, AK
After School Program
$16K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Education
- Recreation
- Community services
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