Community Development Grants in Alaska

Alaska State Council on the Arts

ASCA provides grants to arts organizations and community groups for arts programming, arts education, and cultural activities that enrich the lives of Alaskans and support the state's creative economy.

Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)

The Power Cost Equalization program provides economic assistance to rural Alaska communities where energy costs significantly exceed the state average, helping utilities and communities reduce the burden of high electricity costs.

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

DEC provides grants for environmental assessment, cleanup planning, and remediation of contaminated brownfield sites across Alaska, enabling communities to safely redevelop underutilized properties.

Alaska Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in Alaska. Funded by NEH.

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED)

DCCED administers CDBG funds for Alaska communities, supporting infrastructure, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and economic development projects that benefit low-to-moderate income residents.

Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)

AEA's Renewable Energy Fund provides grants for renewable energy projects across Alaska including wind, hydroelectric, biomass, geothermal, and solar installations, reducing dependence on diesel fuel in remote communities.

Alaska Division of Economic Development

The Division of Economic Development supports small business growth in Alaska through grants for business planning, market development, export promotion, and rural economic diversification projects.