Phone 907.793.3575 | Toll-Free 800.764.3382 | Fax 907.793.3585 | E-Mail tcf@thecirifoundation.org
The CIRI Foundation Announcements

IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE CIRI FOUNDATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(ANCHORAGE, AK – June 18, 2009) — The CIRI Foundation (TCF) has released an important statement in response to the current economic conditions.  All applicants are encouraged to review the following letter regarding  TCF’s availability of scholarship and grant funding for the 2009 calendar year:

The mission of The CIRI Foundation is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education and to maintain pride in culture and heritage among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of Cook Inlet region and their descendents.

Contact The CIRI Foundation via phone, 1.800.764.3382 or 907.793.3575 or email tcf@thecirifoundation.org.  Application information, selection criteria, and guidelines can be found online at www.thecirifoundation.org.

BEST BEGINNINGS REQUESTS APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIPS! Individual grants up to $10,000 will be awarded to innovative, sustainable partnerships with measurable outcomes. (CLICK TO READ PRESS RELEASE)

SAY HELLO TO THE CIRI FOUNDATION'S NEW PHONE SYSTEM!
An interactive voice response system, commonly known as a "phone tree," was activated at The CIRI Foundation on Monday, March 9, 2009. The 24-hour-per day, 7-day-per-week, phone tree was installed in response to the continuous increase in requests for scholarship and grant information and the need to provide accurate information to callers.  By dialing (907) 793-3575 or toll free 800-764-3382, callers are able to choose from several menu options, have the information repeated, and return to the main menu or speak to a team member. Menu options include but are not limited to: Office hours, location, fax and website; Upcoming scholarship and grant deadlines, descriptions of  scholarship and grant programs;  How to update information on a current application; Information regarding eligibility requirements, award selections, notification of funding decisions, and disbursement of funds; Speaking with a TCF team member.

 

2009 TCF ApplicationS

The 2009 applications for The CIRI Foundation are not available at this time.

*If you are in need of an Eklutna, Inc. Urgent Needs grant please call or email TCF at 907.793.3575 or tcf@thecirifoundation.org.
PUBLICATIONS
Education Resources Handbook
The Education Resources Handbook contains career and education planning information, preparation to attend a post-secondary education program, financial aid, internship, fellowship, training opportunities, web site search information, scholarship search databases, employment web site directories, and more.
Services Directory
The Services Directory for Alaska Native and Other Native American Families includes programs offered by various organizations within the Cook Inlet region.  It has proven to be a very helpful guide for Alaska Native and Native American families as it includes a wide range of services such as housing, medical services, and child care. There are also many educational programs described which help Alaska Natives gain economic self-sufficiency and a promising future.
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