It is the purpose of the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation to promote economic growth and opportunities for residents of its member communities through sustainable use of the Bering Sea resources.
Bristol Bay Economic Development Corp’s largest recent awards center on tribal and village governments in Bristol Bay, including $1,156,498 to Pilot Point Tribal Council for CBG drawdown and community liaison work and $1,020,134 to Traditional Council of Togiak for economic development and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands commercial fisheries interests. That pattern fits its stated purpose: promoting economic growth and opportunities for residents of its member communities through sustainable use of Bering Sea resources. Recent grants repeatedly pair fisheries-related support with local capacity building, youth opportunity, and community services. The foundation’s portfolio shows a close link between place-based development and the region’s fishing economy. In 2025, it also granted $1,000,000 to Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute for program support, while a prior year award of the same size supported scientific and educational projects. Other sizeable grants went to village councils and tribal councils in communities such as South Naknek, King Salmon, Twin Hills, Aleknagik, and Ekwok. Across these grants, the foundation appears to fund organizational needs, local liaison work, and economic activity tied to fisheries rather than broad, general-purpose philanthropy.
Commercial fisheries support is a core theme. The foundation gave $964,238 to South Naknek Village Council and $939,734 to King Salmon Village Council in 2023 for economic development, BSAI commercial fisheries interests, and promotion of programs. It also awarded $709,887 to Ekwok Village Council for the same area, adding grant writing assistance, seasonal employment opportunities, and youth employment. Youth and workforce support appear alongside fisheries-related work. In 2023, Twin Hills Village Council received $909,586 for economic development, fisheries interests, promotion of programs, and seasonal employment. Levelock Village Council received $808,304 for economic development, fisheries interests, promotion of programs, and opportunities for youth. The foundation also supports science and educational work. Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute received $750,000 in 2023 and another $750,000 in 2024 for scientific and educational projects, indicating an ongoing role for research-based programming in its grantmaking.
$9.1M
$395M
$20M
$21.7M
Most grants fall between $14K and $562K, with a median of $150K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$150K
75th Percentile
$562K
About 97% of grants go to recipients in AK.
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Typical awards are substantial: the 25th percentile is $14,499, the median is $150,000, and the 75th percentile is $562,374. The recent list also includes several seven-figure grants, showing a wide spread between smaller awards and major operating or program support. Granting is highly recurring in Alaska communities and institutions. Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute appears in both 2024 and 2025, and several village councils receive multiple awards across years, including Ekwok, Ugashik, Aleknagik, and Clark's Point. The organization makes program-related investments and funds individuals is false. The pattern in the recent grants suggests targeted, place-based support rather than open-call philanthropy.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 97% of grants go to recipients in Alaska, and every listed recipient country is the US. The recent grants cluster in Bristol Bay and nearby Alaska communities, with repeated awards to Dillingham, Ekwok, Aleknagik, Ugashik, Clark's Point, Naknek, King Salmon, and South Naknek. Dillingham also appears as a recipient location for Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute and two tribal council grants.
It funds village councils, tribal councils, and local institutions tied to Bristol Bay economic activity. Recent recipients include Pilot Point Tribal Council, Traditional Council of Togiak, Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute, South Naknek Village Council, and King Salmon Village Council.
The grants emphasize economic development for coastal and rural communities, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands commercial fisheries support, youth employment and internships, community grants and infrastructure, small business and technical assistance, and scientific or educational projects related to fisheries.
The grant-size distribution is broad, with a 25th percentile of $14,499, a median of $150,000, and a 75th percentile of $562,374. Recent awards also include multiple grants at or above $750,000.
Yes. 97% of grants go to recipients in Alaska, and the recipient country distribution is entirely US-based. The grant list repeatedly shows communities in Bristol Bay and nearby Alaska locations such as Dillingham, Ekwok, and King Salmon.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Bristol Bay Economic Development that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Research organizations, universities, and qualified entities conducting fisheries research relevant to Bristol Bay; refer to BBSRI page for specific eligibility and application requirements.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILOT POINT TRIBAL COUNCIL | PILOT POINT, AK | $1,156,498 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON |
| BRISTOL BAY SCIENCE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE | DILLINGHAM, AK | $1,000,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CLARKS POINT VILLAGE COUNCIL | CLARKS POINT, AK | $866,056 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON |
| ALEKNAGIK TRADITIONAL COUNCIL | ALEKNAGIK, AK | $844,148 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, YOUTH PROGRAM, COMMUNITY LIASON |
| UGASHIK TRADITIONAL VILLAGE | ANCHORAGE, AK | $724,745 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON, FIRST AID TRAINING, ARTIC TERN |
| CURYUNG TRIBAL COUNCIL | DILLINGHAM, AK | $679,363 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON |
| NAKNEK VILLAGE COUNCIL | NAKNEK, AK | $626,249 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON, ARTIC TERN |
| EKWOK VILLAGE COUNCIL | EKWOK, AK | $523,025 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN, COMMUNITY LIASON, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| MANOKOTAK VILLAGE COUNCIL | MANOKOTAK, AK | $410,729 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| UNITED TRIBES OF BRISTOL BAY | DILLINGHAM, AK | $313,525 | 2025 | CFBB PROGRAM, UTBB FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| KING SALMON TRIBAL COUNCIL | KING SALMON, AK | $287,500 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON |
| EKUK VILLAGE COUNCIL | DILLINGHAM, AK | $265,801 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON |
| TRADITIONAL COUNCIL OF TOGIAK | TOGIAK, AK | $198,534 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON |
| LEVELOCK VILLAGE COUNCIL | LEVELOCK, AK | $185,450 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON |
| LAKE & PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT | KING SALMON, AK | $150,000 | 2025 | COMNTINUING TECHICAL EDUCATION |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT HEIDEN | PORT HEIDEN, AK | $144,900 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON, ARTIC TERN |
| SOUTHWEST ALASKA VOC ED CENTER | KING SALMOM, AK | $140,002 | 2025 | VOCATIONAL EDUCATION |
| TWIN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL | TWIN HILLS, AK | $105,580 | 2025 | CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON AND ARTIC TERN |
| CITY OF DILLINGHAM | DILLINGHAM, AK | $90,504 | 2025 | HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND EMT TRAINING, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH INTERNSHIP |
| CITY OF MANOKOTAK | MANOKOTAK, AK | $62,200 | 2025 | ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON |
| EGEGIK VILLAGE COUNCIL | EGEGIK, AK | $58,700 | 2025 | COMMUNITY LIASON |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION | FAIRBANKS, AK | $57,500 | 2025 | BRISTOL BAY CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND, BRISTOL BAY NURSING FUND |
| UAF - BRISTOL BAY CAMPUS | DILLINGHAM, AK | $43,863 | 2025 | VOCATIONAL EDUCATION |
| BRISTOL BAY NATIVE ASSOCIATION | DILLINGHAM, AK | $34,200 | 2025 | YOUTH INTERNSHIP |
| CITY OF ALEKNAGIK | ALEKNAGIK, AK | $28,111 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| BRISTOL BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NAKNEK, AK | $24,830 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| CITY OF EKWOK | EKWOK, AK | $18,814 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| CHINOOK GIFTS LLC | KING SALMON, AK | $17,262 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| EKWOK NATIVES LIMITED | EKWOK, AK | $15,978 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAM |
| BRISTOL BAY BOROUGH | NAKNEK, AK | $14,246 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| SAFE & FEAR-FREE ENVIRONMENT INC | DILLINGHAM, AK | $12,697 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH PROGRAM |
| ALASKA WEST SUPPLY INC | DILLINGHAM, AK | $12,101 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | DILLINGHAM, AK | $9,492 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAM |
| GOING THE DISTANCE LLC | DILLINGHAM, AK | $9,131 | 2025 | YOUTH INTERN |
| PORTAGE CREEK VILLAGE COUNCIL | ANCHORAGE, AK | $6,000 | 2025 | ARTIC TERN |
| CHEN XUETAO | NAKNEK, AK | $5,294 | 2025 | SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| BRISTOL BAY SCIENCE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE | DILLINGHAM, AK | $1,000,000 | 2024 | SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS |
| BRISTOL BAY SCIENCE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE | DILLINGHAM, AK | $750,000 | 2024 | SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS |
| CLARK'S POINT VILLAGE COUNCIL | CLARKS POINT, AK | $668,182 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH |
| UGASHIK TRADITIONAL VILLAGE | ANCHORAGE, AK | $592,980 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS |
| UGASHIK TRADITIONAL VILLAGE | ANCHORAGE, AK | $592,412 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, TENDERING SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH |
| EKWOK VILLAGE COUNCIL | EKWOK, AK | $590,900 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT |
| EKWOK VILLAGE COUNCIL | EKWOK, AK | $589,069 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS |
| TWIN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL | TWIN HILLS, AK | $586,809 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY/GROUP TRAININGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH |
| LEVELOCK VILLAGE COUNCIL | LEVELOCK, AK | $570,768 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY/GROUP TRAININGS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT HEIDEN | PORT HEIDEN, AK | $570,540 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS |
| EKUK VILLAGE COUNCIL | DILLINGHAM, AK | $567,303 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS |
| EKUK VILLAGE COUNCIL | DILLINGHAM, AK | $565,598 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, AND SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT |
| ALEKNAGIK TRADITIONAL COUNCIL | ALEKNAGIK, AK | $565,361 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH |
| CURYUNG TRIBAL COUNCIL | DILLINGHAM, AK | $563,400 | 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH |
PILOT POINT TRIBAL COUNCIL
$1,156,498CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON
BRISTOL BAY SCIENCE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
$1,000,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CLARKS POINT VILLAGE COUNCIL
$866,056CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON
ALEKNAGIK TRADITIONAL COUNCIL
$844,148CBG DRAWDOWN, YOUTH PROGRAM, COMMUNITY LIASON
UGASHIK TRADITIONAL VILLAGE
$724,745CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON, FIRST AID TRAINING, ARTIC TERN
CURYUNG TRIBAL COUNCIL
$679,363CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON
NAKNEK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$626,249CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON, ARTIC TERN
EKWOK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$523,025CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN, COMMUNITY LIASON, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
MANOKOTAK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$410,729SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
UNITED TRIBES OF BRISTOL BAY
$313,525CFBB PROGRAM, UTBB FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
KING SALMON TRIBAL COUNCIL
$287,500CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON
EKUK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$265,801CBG DRAWDOWN,ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON
TRADITIONAL COUNCIL OF TOGIAK
$198,534CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON
LEVELOCK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$185,450CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON
LAKE & PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$150,000COMNTINUING TECHICAL EDUCATION
NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT HEIDEN
$144,900CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON, ARTIC TERN
SOUTHWEST ALASKA VOC ED CENTER
$140,002VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
TWIN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL
$105,580CBG DRAWDOWN, COMMUNITY LIASON AND ARTIC TERN
CITY OF DILLINGHAM
$90,504HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND EMT TRAINING, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH INTERNSHIP
CITY OF MANOKOTAK
$62,200ARTIC TERN AND COMMUNITY LIASON
EGEGIK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$58,700COMMUNITY LIASON
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION
$57,500BRISTOL BAY CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND, BRISTOL BAY NURSING FUND
UAF - BRISTOL BAY CAMPUS
$43,863VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
BRISTOL BAY NATIVE ASSOCIATION
$34,200YOUTH INTERNSHIP
CITY OF ALEKNAGIK
$28,111SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
BRISTOL BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$24,830SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
CITY OF EKWOK
$18,814SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
CHINOOK GIFTS LLC
$17,262SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
EKWOK NATIVES LIMITED
$15,978YOUTH PROGRAM
BRISTOL BAY BOROUGH
$14,246SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
SAFE & FEAR-FREE ENVIRONMENT INC
$12,697SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH PROGRAM
ALASKA WEST SUPPLY INC
$12,101SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$9,492YOUTH PROGRAM
GOING THE DISTANCE LLC
$9,131YOUTH INTERN
PORTAGE CREEK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$6,000ARTIC TERN
CHEN XUETAO
$5,294SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
BRISTOL BAY SCIENCE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
$1,000,000SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
BRISTOL BAY SCIENCE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
$750,000SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
CLARK'S POINT VILLAGE COUNCIL
$668,182ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
UGASHIK TRADITIONAL VILLAGE
$592,980ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS
UGASHIK TRADITIONAL VILLAGE
$592,412ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, TENDERING SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
EKWOK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$590,900ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE, SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
EKWOK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$589,069ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS
TWIN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL
$586,809ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY/GROUP TRAININGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
LEVELOCK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$570,768ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY/GROUP TRAININGS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT HEIDEN
$570,540ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS
EKUK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$567,303ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS
EKUK VILLAGE COUNCIL
$565,598ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, AND SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
ALEKNAGIK TRADITIONAL COUNCIL
$565,361ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
CURYUNG TRIBAL COUNCIL
$563,400ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH