PROJECT GRANTS

• non-profit organizations,
  
• tribal organizations, and
  
• individuals sponsored by a non-profit organization who are Alaska Native original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. or their lineal descendants
  

Application deadlines:
March 1, June 1, September 1, and November 1.Decisions on proposals will be made by the Board of Directors usually within 30-60 days following each proposal deadline.

Education Project Grants

Application:   (PDF Format) / (Word Format) Education Project Grant funding is available to support projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and further the following education goals of The Foundation:

• Promote quality of learning and educational experiences for Alaska Natives from the early learning years through adulthood, recognizing the importance of lifelong learning.
  
• Examine educational issues and opportunities and to identify possible solutions to eliminate those factors that hinder successful achievement by Alaska Natives in their educational pursuits.
  
• Foster educational enrichment programs that improve the quality of life for Alaska Natives.
  

Heritage Project Grants

Application:    (PDF Format) / (Word Format) Heritage Project Grant funding is available to support projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and further the following heritage goals of The Foundation:

• Support educational projects, research and development of materials on subjects that enhance the understanding and appreciation by Alaska Natives and the general public about traditional and contemporary Alaska Native history, ethnology, anthropology, philosophy, literature, the arts and other related fields.
  
• Promote enrichment programs about the cultural traditions of Alaska Natives of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and encourage contemporary Alaska Native tradition bearers in pursuit of their works.
  
• Foster the identification, preservation, curation and interpretation of traditional and contemporary Alaska Native cultural resource materials of Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
  
• Encourage excellence in the development and exhibition of traditional and contemporary Alaska Native art, music, literature and other works for appreciation by the general public.
  
• Conduct consultation and cooperation to protect traditional and cultural values ascribed to Alaska Native lands in the Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
  
• Promote cooperation and involvement of Alaska Natives within the Cook Inlet Region, Inc. as well as with civic and private organizations to accomplish The Foundation’s heritage goals.