Grants for Tribal and City Community Development Projects
GrantID: 77229
Grant Funding Amount Low: $600,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $600,000
Summary
Support strengthens education, workforce readiness, employment, fishing livelihoods, and economic stability in rural Alaska. Resources fund scholarships, vocational preparation, internships, temporary jobs, training, and services improving commercial-fishing operations. Assistance helps residents build skills, pursue study, gain experience, and improve safety or sustainability in local industries.
Eligible recipients are residents of coastal and watershed communities in southwest Alaska. Students pursuing college, vocational, or technical programs can seek scholarship assistance. Local employers, including public, private, nonprofit, and business entities, can receive support for seasonal employment opportunities that benefit eligible residents. Fishing assistance serves resident permit holders and participants connected to the region’s commercial fishery, with programs supporting vessel upgrades, pre-season preparation, refrigeration systems, safety, and related operational needs. Applicants should demonstrate residency, connection to an eligible community, and capacity to complete the proposed education, employment, or industry activity. Support creates pathways to steady work, higher education, stronger local businesses, and resilient communities.
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Community Development & Services grants, Community/Economic Development grants, Income Security & Social Services grants, Municipalities grants, Regional Development grants.
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