Higher Education Grant Funders in Alaska
91 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Alaska nonprofits in recent years, together directing $151.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 91 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Alaska
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Alaska giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alaska Foundation | Alaska | $105.2M | 6 | 2025 |
| 2 | Arctic Education Foundation | Alaska | $6.9M | 1194 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Ciri Foundation | Alaska | $6.5M | 1764 | 2023 |
| 4 | Alaska Pacific University Foundation | Alaska | $5.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 5 | Koniag Education Foundation | Alaska | $4.4M | 7 | 2025 |
| 6 | Chugach Heritage Foundation | Alaska | $3.6M | 782 | 2024 |
| 7 | Doyon Foundation | Alaska | $3.1M | 1988 | 2024 |
| 8 | Bristol Bay Native Corporation Education Foundation | Alaska | $2.9M | 1053 | 2024 |
| 9 | Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust | Alaska | $1.9M | 207 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Aleut Foundation | Alaska | $1.8M | 880 | 2025 |
| 11 | Atwood Foundation Inc | Alaska | $1.1M | 39 | 2024 |
| 12 | Edna P Mccurdy Scholarship Foundation | Alaska | $787K | 107 | 2024 |
| 13 | Bill Stroecker Foundation | Alaska | $781K | 12 | 2024 |
| 14 | Sea Link Inc | Alaska | $670K | 36 | 2025 |
| 15 | Alaska Rural Electric Cooperative | Alaska | $537K | 33 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Alaska — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 91 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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