Higher Education Funding for Students from Marshfield Area Community Foundation
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Students with financial need pursuing higher education, including those in or formerly in foster care, may be eligible for the Kenneth and Ardyce Heiting Scholarship in the U.S. Marshfield Area Community Foundation provides this support to improve educational access and equity; Alaska students connected to foster care group homes may benefit if they meet the criteria.
Education - Higher Education
Educational Access & Equity
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Higher Education Funding from Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Students connected to foster care or hospice services who are pursuing higher education and have at least a 2.5 GPA may be eligible for the Dr. Gary King Sharp Memorial Scholarship. Central Kentucky Community Foundation gives priority to first-generation college students, which may benefit youth from foster care group homes in Alaska and elsewhere.
Education - Higher Education
Hospice / End of Life Care
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
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Alaska Child Welfare Funding via HHS
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $1,500,000 - US $2,150,000
Child welfare agencies and research partners working on foster care and adoption services can access funding through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to test collaborative models for children with complex needs in Alaska and other U.S. jurisdictions. Grants of US $1,500,000 - US $2,150,000 support system-level recruitment, training, support, and evaluation of specialized adoptive homes.
Family Services
Children With Disabilities
Child Welfare Services
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HHS Support for Alaska Child Welfare Programs
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
United States
US $1,000,000 - US $100,000,000
Child welfare and foster care organizations in Alaska can seek US $1,000,000 - US $50,000,000 to provide home studies and post-release services for unaccompanied children in federal custody. Grants from US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families fund safe placements, family support, and community connections for these youth.
Child Welfare Services
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Immigration & Refugee Rights
Community Foundation Foster Youth Education Grants
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Foster youth who were in Nevada’s foster care system and are pursuing accredited college, trade, or vocational programs can apply for the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada’s Foster Children Education Scholarship; awards range from $1,000 - $5,000. Alaska foster care group homes may share this opportunity with eligible former residents who meet the detailed criteria.
Education - Higher Education
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Education Scholarships for Youth from North Carolina Community Foundation
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
Young people exiting foster care or living in poverty in North Carolina who want to attend accredited colleges or career schools in the U.S. can receive more than US $1,000 through the Joyce Price Johnson’s Samaritan Fund. Administered by North Carolina Community Foundation, it primarily supports students from Wayne County and nearby counties pursuing higher education.
Education - Higher Education
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
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College Scholarships for Foster Youth from ISF
Investing in the Success of Foster Youth
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Eligible orphaned or former foster care students in Alaska planning full-time undergraduate study can receive college tuition support plus mentoring and leadership development. Grants from Investing in the Success of Foster Youth help young adults up to age 23 who meet GPA and FAFSA requirements and commit to twice-monthly mentoring calls.
Education - Higher Education
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
The Denver Foundation Support for Foster Youth
The Denver Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Individuals formerly in Colorado’s foster care system pursuing post-secondary education in the U.S. can receive scholarships through The Denver Foundation’s Helen M. McLoraine program, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Alaska foster care organizations supporting eligible youth planning for college or training may help them apply.
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Alaska Foster Care Funding via Laird Norton Family Foundation
Laird Norton Family Foundation
Corporate
United States
Unspecified amount
Alaska foster care and youth-serving organizations can access funding through the Laird Norton Family Foundation to support child welfare, foster care, adoption services, and homelessness prevention for youth and young adults. Programs addressing homelessness risk, system involvement, and related support services may be eligible, though current human services grantmaking is focused on King County, Washington.
Renewable/Sustainable Energy
Homelessness Services
Freshwater Conservation
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Foster Care and Domestic Violence Funding from When Georgia Smiled
When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation and Dr. Phil Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Alaska 501(c)(3) organizations running foster care, child welfare, domestic violence, or sexual assault programs can seek support to expand services, improve facilities, and provide shelter, counseling, and healing. Grants from When Georgia Smiled help U.S. nonprofits serving children in foster care and abuse survivors, with priority for impactful, financially stable, and safety-focused programs.
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault / Abuse
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Child Welfare Funding from McGraw Foundation
McGraw Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000 - US $10,000
Child welfare and foster care nonprofits, including those supporting foster care group homes in Alaska, can apply for McGraw Foundation grants of US $2,000 - US $10,000 to support child foster care and adoption services, family counseling, crisis intervention, and related human services. Funding may cover general operations, specific projects, or occasional capital needs.
Environmental Conservation
Family Services
Hospice / End of Life Care
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Glenn W Bailey Support for STEM Education
Glenn W Bailey Charitable Tr
Private
United States
Up to US $25,000
Nonprofit organizations running early STEM education programs for K–5 students can seek up to US $25,000 for hands-on, age-appropriate STEM learning and educator development, including in Alaska. With a mission to strengthen early STEM learning, Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust provides U.S. programs with funding that may benefit foster care group homes serving young children.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning
STEM / STEAM Education
Plasma Science Research Funding from NSF
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
Universities and research institutions conducting plasma science and engineering research in the U.S. can seek support for fundamental studies with clear societal or technological applications. With a mission to advance multidisciplinary plasma research, National Science Foundation provides Alaska and other U.S. researchers with funding for chemistry, physics, materials science, and space science projects that address priority community needs.
Physics
Materials Science and Engineering
Space Science
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Juneau Community Foundation Grants for Alaska Community Services
Juneau Community Foundation
Private
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
US $200 - US $5,000
Child welfare and foster care–related nonprofits in Alaska can seek funding for services, equipment, activities, or staff training that support children, youth, elders, and other special needs groups. Focused on community services, Juneau Community Foundation invites Southeast Alaska 501(c)(3)s, childcare institutions, foster parent, and early childhood programs to apply for US $200 - US $5,000.
Community Services
US HUD Housing Vouchers Grants for Alaska
US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $1,700,000
Public housing authorities partnering with child welfare agencies in Alaska can access funding to provide Housing Choice Vouchers for families facing child removal due to inadequate housing and for foster youth exiting care. US HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing supports youth at risk of homelessness, including foster-care-related group home transitions, with awards up to US $1,700,000.
Youth Services
Family Services
Equitable & Affordable Housing
Alaska Senior Dog Programs Funding via Grey Muzzle Organization
Grey Muzzle Organization
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, and similar groups in Alaska can seek funding to run programs that exclusively benefit at-risk senior dogs. Focused on senior dog welfare, Grey Muzzle Organization invites applications for foster care, surrender-prevention, medical, hospice, long-term care, rehoming, and seniors-for-seniors adoption initiatives that serve older pets in need.
Veterinary Science & Services
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets