Youth Development Grants in Alaska

23 foundations fund youth development programs in Alaska. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding youth development work in Alaska, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Live programs funding youth development in Alaska that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

Community Impact Grants

From Usa Swimming

Competitive swimmingEquitable accessDiversity and inclusion+1 more

Who can apply: USA Swimming Year-Round member clubs may apply. Applicants must be currently registered USA Swimming year-round club members in Good Standing and intend to renew membership for the grant year.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)

Backyard Giving Grants

From Chs Foundation

community developmentlocal projectsyouth and families

Who can apply: Projects serving Twin Cities communities; follows CHS community giving guidelines.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

KFA — Supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow (K-12 STEM Grants)

From Kuraray Foundation of America

K-12 STEM educationYouth workforce developmentEducational program support

Who can apply: U.S. tax-exempt organizations and academic institutions; priority to projects with employee volunteer involvement and serving Kuraray communities.

Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: $1K – $5K

Aratani C.A.R.E. Awards

From Aratani Foundation

Japanese American and Nikkei community advancementTraditional artsSocial sciences+12 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects that benefit the Japanese American community and, preferably, enhance ties between the Japanese American and UCLA communities. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals may apply. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less and must not have been completed before application. Complete online applications and all required documentation are required; no partial, late, physical-mail, or email applications are accepted. Awardees must acknowledge the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors, and submit a final expense report, project summary, and project products by the end of the award period.

Open nowCloses in 24 days (Dec 6, 2026)Award: Up to $3K

Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families Grant

From Alaska Children's Trust

Child advocacyPaid family and medical leaveYouth mental health+2 more

Who can apply: Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply. Past ACT awardees in good standing are eligible, and applicants with open ACT grants must be current on reporting. Organizations without 501(c)(3) status must obtain their own fiscal sponsor by the time of award; ACT will not serve as fiscal sponsor. Funds may support Alaska-specific legislative and state budget advocacy, travel to Juneau, outreach materials, lobbying compliant with applicable requirements, lived-experience participation, and constituent engagement. Candidate endorsements, electoral activities, non-Alaska-specific or local/federal policy work are ineligible.

Open nowCloses Dec 17, 2026Award: Up to $10K

MEA Charitable Foundation — Operation RoundUp Organization Grants

From Matanuska Electric Association Charitable Foundation

Local community servicesYouth programsFood assistance+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations located within MEA's service territory, including Eagle River/Chugiak and the entire Mat-Su Borough region. Applicants must include organizational financial information or the application cannot be reviewed.

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Largest Youth Development in Alaska Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$11.2M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
ONE ROOF FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA

Annual Giving

$1.6M

Total Assets

$5.6M

Median Grant

$32K

O99Local
BRISTOL BAY FOUNDATION

ANCHORAGE, AK

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$40.8M

Median Grant

$3K

O40ZRegional
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$3.3M

Median Grant

$11K

O05National
Future Farmers of America

Indianapolis, IN

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$40.6M

Median Grant

$10K

O52ZNational
MARINERS CARE

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$788K

Total Assets

$332K

Median Grant

$11K

O40ZLocal
STRIDER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

RAPID CITY, SD

Annual Giving

$617K

Total Assets

$2.3M

Median Grant

$8K

O50National
AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$473K

Total Assets

$17M

Median Grant

$15K

O99National
HOMER FOUNDATION

HOMER, AK

Annual Giving

$457K

Total Assets

$9M

Median Grant

$8K

O40ZLocal
BOY SCOUTS AK RASMUSON ENDOWMENT

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$445K

Total Assets

$6.4M

Median Grant

$233K

O124Regional
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anchorage Foundation

Anchorage, AK

Annual Giving

$319K

Total Assets

$928K

Median Grant

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O23Local
Youth for ChristUSA Inc

Englewood, CO

Annual Giving

$243K

Total Assets

$23M

Median Grant

$12K

O55ZNational
CAMP FIRE

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$135K

Total Assets

$4.8M

Median Grant

$21K

O43ZNational
CALIFORNIA LIONS YOUTH AND CAMP FOUNDATI

MERCED, CA

Annual Giving

$66K

Total Assets

$956K

Median Grant

$1K

O11Local
TANANA VALLEY YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION INC

FAIRBANKS, AK

Annual Giving

$44K

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$32K

O115Local
KPCCC GROUP INC

SOLDOTNA, AK

Annual Giving

$39K

Total Assets

$473K

Median Grant

$10K

O02Local
Mat-Su Crime Stoppers Inc

Palmer, AK

Annual Giving

$125

Total Assets

$123K

Median Grant

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O40Local

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