Jessica Stevens Community Foundation (JSCF), an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), is pleased to announce its 2018 competitive grants cycle will be open from Tuesday, May 1 to Monday, July 9. Individual grant amounts will be awarded from $500-$3,000 for a total of up to $16,500.
Applications will be accepted from qualified, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that support charitable organizations and programs in the Upper Susitna Valley area. Grants will promote healthy communities and support a broad range of community needs, including compassionate health care, innovative education, community enrichment, active enjoyment of the natural environment, and arts and cultural expression.
Grant projects must be completed within one year of award and are subject to the grantee completing an online grant agreement signifying acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant. A final grant report must also be submitted online by the assigned due date. Due dates and the forms to submit for these follow ups can be found by logging into the online grant system.
Grant applications must be submitted online by 5:00pm AKST on Monday, July 9, 2018 using the link provided below when the application period opens. Any overdue grant reports or other follow ups for previous grant awards from ACF and its Affiliates must also be submitted using the online grant system prior to the deadline for the current application to be considered.
Please review JSCF’s Competitive Grant Guidelines to determine your eligibility before applying.
Please direct general questions to JSCF’s Program Manager, Kara Walker, at kwalker@alaskacf.org. Please direct eligibility and technical questions about the online application system to ACF’s Affiliate Program Officer, Shawn Rivera, at 907-274-6708 or srivera@alaskacf.org.
JSCF Competitive Grant Guidelines
Online Grant Applicant Tutorial
Online Grant Reporting Tutorial
Apply Now (available when application period opens)