Best Grants for Emergency Services in Alaska

Alaska emergency medical and human services nonprofits with innovative approaches to social problems can seek funding to launch or expand programs. Focused on new solutions in human services, Creag Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of status to inquire about support, which may benefit emergency medical care and related services.

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides grants to early-stage social entrepreneurs working on scalable solutions to pressing social and environmental issues. By supporting organizations with innovative approaches and proven impact, they aim to uplift underserved communities globally. The foundation offers operational support, funding of up to $300,000 over three years, and fosters a collaborative community among its portfolio organizations. They focus on candidates demonstrating measurable impact and sustainable growth potential.

The Global Impact Cash Grants by Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative early-stage solutions aimed at addressing significant social problems. Targeting nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, these grants focus on four key sectors: crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate regeneration. Eligible organizations must demonstrate alignment with these areas, particularly serving underserved communities. The foundation seeks to leverage technology for impactful solutions, ensuring sustainability and community resilience through strategic investments.

Alaska educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek support for safety, education, and community development initiatives that strengthen local emergency and community services. Alaska emergency services and related organizations may be eligible for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants, which prioritize long-term, sustainable impact in these focus areas.

U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation provides Alaska emergency-service–adjacent organizations with funding when they also operate museums, performing arts, arts education, or STEAM initiatives serving broad populations.

Organizations working on education, childhood health, or family economic stability projects that benefit urban children in poverty, including those serving Alaska, can apply for more than US $50,000 in project or scaling support. With a mission to expand opportunities for low-income youth, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds qualified nonprofits and social enterprises in the U.S., India, and South Africa.

Emergency medical and health-focused nonprofits in Alaska working on humanitarian, social development, primary health care, or disaster relief projects may be eligible for funding that supports community and environmental initiatives. Focused on humanitarian and social impact, Roche invites accredited charities worldwide to propose innovative, sustainable projects, with local Roche affiliates supporting programs based and operating in their own country.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those providing emergency medical care and services in Alaska, can apply for the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust’s support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work. Funding must be used within the U.S. and go to tax-exempt organizations, not individuals or political or lobbying activities.

Organizations in Alaska that serve people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, Alzheimer’s and related dementia, or traumatic brain injuries can apply for the AMHTA Partnership Grant to support specific projects and capital improvements. Grants from Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority help fund pilot, capital, inclusive, and prevention projects with clear, measurable impact on these beneficiaries, which may include emergency and crisis services.

The Kroger Foundation is dedicated to uplifting communities through significant charitable contributions, having donated over $1.9 billion in the past six years. Their focus on combating hunger through the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative exemplifies their commitment to social impact. Annually, they provide over $300 million to nonprofit organizations aligned with their mission, promoting health, education, and disaster relief while fostering diversity and inclusion. This initiative reflects Kroger's belief that strong communities are a shared responsibility.

Alaskan 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, tribes, and local governments in the Chugiak-Eagle River area can apply for Alaska Community Foundation’s affiliate funding to support capital needs or special projects. Emergency medical and related service providers may be eligible for equipment, facility, or innovative program costs that offer lasting benefits to the community.

Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack can receive up to US $200,000 for physical security upgrades, planning, equipment, and training in Alaska. Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program may benefit emergency and community service organizations needing target hardening and preparedness support.

About Us

Driving Positive Change in Noble County!

At the Community Foundation of Noble County we are passionate about making Noble County an even better place to call home. Since 1991, area residents have been turning to the Community Foundation of Noble County to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible, as we see it as our mission to serve as a catalyst for positive change. The Community Foundation of Noble County is a public charity 501 (c) 3 entity.

As a group of invested community members, we identify local current and emerging issues and stimulate resources to address those needs, helping our region prepare for the future. We then leverage gifts and bequests from generous donors like you to drive positive change through grants in such areas as arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic affairs and other charitable areas of interest.

Our Mission

To improve the quality of life in Noble County by serving as catalyst for positive change, enabling donors to carry out charitable intent, and making grants.

Donor Story – Joest, Brian H. Memorial Fund

Brian Henry Joest was born in Lagrange, Indiana in 1957. He grew up on the Atwood family farm that was settled by his ancestors in the mid-1800s. Now a historical Hoosier Homestead, the Atwood Farm provided him with all the outdoor activities possible for a farm boy in northern Indiana. Brian’s love of nature and the outdoors continued throughout his life. After high school, he attended Glen Oaks Community College and then Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics

For decades, Brian went on annual backcountry camping and canoeing trips across the US and Canada. He paddled some of the most beautiful rivers in North America. He took a road trip to remote northern Alaska. He camped out on an active volcano in Guatemala. He explored most of the US National Parks. In his later years, his travels were less rustic but still adventurous as he and his wife, Cindy, checked off many items on his bucket list. They traveled to Paris, Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast of Italy, Ireland, and all around the US and Canada.

Brian began his professional career with management positions at Many Glacier Hotel at Glacier National Park in Montana; the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan; the Mountain View Grand Resort in New Hampshire; and Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado. He also worked for Marriott Corporation where he opened new hotels across the Midwest.

Upon the birth of his first child, Brian moved his young family back to Lagrange County so his children could grow up on the Atwood Farm near their family. Brian worked for Life Care Center of Lagrange, was a substitute teacher for the Lakeland School District, and worked for fifteen years for East Noble School Corporation, most recently as an Instructional Assistant for high school students with special needs.

Brian enjoyed doing things for other people and took so much joy in their happiness. His career choices reflected his servant’s heart. He loved working in the hospitality industry and being able to make someone else’s vacation more memorable. He helped the patients and their families at Life Care Center. He spent years making a difference for students in our local schools.

Brian experienced first-hand the unique challenges faced by the families of individuals with special needs. He was a father, stepfather, and step-grandfather to children with different disabilities. He understood the difficulties of navigating support systems and knew there are gaps in these systems that result in unmet needs. At the end of his life, while he was fighting cancer, Brian dreamed of being able to return to the classroom to help special needs students. This was not to be. In 2022, his family created this fund in his honor with the intent of continuing his dream to help improve the lives of individuals with special needs.

Grants from Ameriprise Financial help Alaska nonprofits address basic needs, community development, and volunteer-driven causes. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or cultural enrichment may be eligible, with priority for strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement and U.S.-based service and operations.

501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families in Alaska communities with Nordstrom stores can apply for Nordstrom’s Community Grant; awards US $5,000 - US $20,000 in unrestricted support. Organizations offering food, shelter, clothing, workforce training, mentorship, or scholarships may be competitive applicants.

The Dr. Scholl Foundation offers grants annually to IRS 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily focusing on U.S. applicants. The foundation supports projects in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental efforts. While the grant cycle runs from October 1 to March 1, it encourages innovative solutions to global challenges. Only one application per organization is accepted each year, and funding is limited to one year. Unqualified organizations, including political entities, are ineligible.

Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions seeking to expand programs or add staff can apply for capacity-building support of more than US $50,000. Grants from M J Murdock Charitable Trust help organizations grow mission-focused services, which may include emergency medical care or related community health programs in the Pacific Northwest region.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, eligible tribal entities, and select government institutions in Alaska seeking capital funding for construction, renovation, property purchase, or major facility upgrades can apply for M J Murdock Charitable Trust’s Strategic Projects: Capital Grants, with awards of more than US $50,000. Emergency medical and health organizations may be eligible if their projects fit the Trust’s focus areas and regional priorities.

Emergency medical and health-focused organizations in Alaska can seek funding to improve rural health access, workforce, technology, and care delivery through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The Alaska Community Foundation manages this CMS- and state-led initiative, offering up to US $272,174,856 across readiness, planning, implementation, and future innovation grants that may benefit EMS and emergency care entities.

Libraries, health organizations, and other NNLM Region 5 member institutions in Alaska can receive US $2,000 to support professional development that strengthens health information services and emergency-related public health education. The National Library of Medicine funds U.S.-based conferences, workshops, classes, or trainings on topics like health literacy, data science, public health, and emergency preparedness for staff serving providers and consumers.

The Hansen Family Foundation Grant seeks to empower organizations that uphold the American values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Focused on diverse causes like children, education, animals, environmental conservation, humanitarian efforts, and arts, the foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that create positive change. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, while political campaigns and organizations with high budgets or overheads are ineligible. This grant fosters impactful contributions to society.

The J.W. Couch Foundation Grant focuses on supporting Wildlife Conservation nonprofit organizations that align with their mission of community betterment and environmental protection. The foundation seeks partnerships with organizations that promote animal wellbeing, early childhood education, teacher support, and outdoor activities. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)3 nonprofits or for-profit entities aligned with their charitable programs. This grant emphasizes collaboration and community engagement to create lasting impacts.

O’Reilly Automotive Foundation provides Alaska emergency and community service nonprofits with project, general operating, and capital support to improve quality of life for underserved people. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations working on disaster relief, health and social services, workforce development, or economic stability and mobility may be eligible.

Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)

AHFC coordinates the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) with funding partners, including the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. The HAP was established in 1993 and assists Alaskans who are homeless or, at-risk, to access emergency services including emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and eviction prevention. HAP funds support projects that address a specific need in the community. In addition to a reliable funding source for operating expenses, these programs work within the continuum of care to assist families to obtain or retain safe and stable housing. The Homeless Assistance Program serves all populations, including youth under 18, youth 18-24, families, veterans and single adults.

Currently, the HAP serves Alaskans in 16 communities through partnerships with 36 nonprofit agency partners.

Grant Funding Availability

Subject to funding availability, applications for HAP program resources typically open at the start of the State Fiscal Year (July).

Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status providing social services, education, medical research or care, or community engagement programs in Alaska and the broader Pacific Northwest may be eligible for support; funding can aid emergency and critical human services. Foster Foundation prioritizes under-resourced efforts serving underserved children, women, seniors, and families in need.

Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder welcomes charitable initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment, which may include programs connected to emergency medical care or broader emergency services work.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety services can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants. Eligible Alaska emergency services nonprofits may benefit if their programs support vulnerable families and children through emergency shelter, crisis response, or related community services.