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Rural Governance Fellowship

First Alaskans Institute

Foundation Annual Grants for Native Americans Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Organization: First Alaskans Institute (FAI) - Indigenous Leadership Continuum (ILC)

Program Purpose: Part of FAI's Indigenous Leadership Continuum, which helps develop the next generation of Alaska Native leaders and support their contribution to the advancement of the Native community.

Fellowship Details

Placement: Tribe in a rural Alaska community
Timeline: January – May (dates flexible based on Tribe needs)
Target Participants: Alaska Native and rural Alaskans

Program Goals

Develop the next generation of Alaska Native leaders
Support their contribution to the advancement of the Native community
Ensure the next generations of Alaska Native leaders are connected to their culture and each other

Contact Information

Phone: +1-907-677-1709
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2525 C St., Suite 400, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States

How to Apply

Apply to be a Fellow: Contact FAI
Apply to host a Fellow: Tribes can apply to host fellows

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What First Alaskans Institute actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 16
Total given: $546K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,010–$235K

By dollars: Alaska 57%, District of Columbia 43%. Top recipient cities: Anchorage, AK; Fairbanks, AK; Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
94% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Ocean Conservancy · Washington, DC

Indigenous grant

$235K
Alaska Federation of Natives · Anchorage, AK

Culture grant

$102K
Native Peoples Community Action Fun · Anchorage, AK

Legal defence funds

$50K
Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute to Alaska Inc · Fairbanks, AK

Culture grant

$30K
Nudlaghi Leadershp Institute · Anchorage, AK

Ak funders tour

$25K