Vocational Fund for Alaska’s Future Grants

The Vocational Fund for Alaska's Future Grants support projects aimed at developing a skilled workforce in Alaska's natural resource industries. Eligible applicants, including nonprofits and educational institutions, can apply for funding to enhance skills in areas like plumbing, welding, and engineering. Preference is given to initiatives benefiting rural communities and sectors such as oil and gas. This grant fosters career awareness and skill acquisition, promoting economic growth in Alaska.

NOTE: Please contact ACF staff by phone or email to discuss your ideas. A draft review of your application is strongly encouraged.
The Vocational Fund for Alaska’s Future (VFAF) grant program seeks applications from eligible organizations for projects that focus on efforts to build a highly qualified and highly skilled workforce in Alaska’s natural resource development industries. Scholarships are within the scope of this fund.
Proposed projects focus on efforts to build a highly qualified and highly-skilled workforce in Alaska’s natural resource development industries and should be focused on:
Building skills of relevance for Alaskans of all ages in areas such as:Electrical workPlumbingCarpentryWeldingMiningEngineeringGeologyAnd other related disciplines.
Projects that build career awareness, employability skills, and promote cross-sector skill acquisition will be especially competitive.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:501(c)(3) nonprofit or equivalent organizations located in the state of Alaska. Equivalent organizations may include tribes, schools, churches, local government agencies, and programs.

Ineligibility

Ineligible applicants include Individuals, for-profit, 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) organizations, non-Alaska-based organizations; and state or federal government agencies.