Strengthening Communities Grants: Convenings

The Strengthening Communities Grants Program, offered by the Alaska Humanities Forum, aims to enhance community connections through storytelling and participatory projects. Grants of $3,000 are awarded to nonprofit organizations and tribal governments, fostering understanding and collaboration among Alaskans. This initiative is crucial for building a culturally rich and equitable Alaska, especially in light of recent funding challenges. Despite current grantmaking pauses, the Forum remains committed to supporting community-building efforts across the state.

NOTE: All grantmaking is currently paused. Late on the night of April 2, the Alaska Humanities Forum received a letter from DOGE officials informing us that our NEH operating grant approved by Congress had been illegally terminated effective immediately. NEH funding constitutes a significant portion of the Forum’s budget that our core programs, including grantmaking, depend on.Our Mission
The Alaska Humanities Forum connects Alaskans through stories, ideas, and experiences that positively change lives and strengthen communities.
By investing in the stories, ideas, and community-building efforts of Alaskans across the state, the Forum’s Strengthening Communities Grants Program seeks to spark connection and deepen our understanding of others, ourselves, and our communities.
Each year, the Forum awards project grants to nonprofit organizations and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments across the state.
Grants of $3,000 to organizations for projects working to spark connection and inspire understanding through participatory convenings.