Alaska Mining Impacts and Prevention Fund
The Alaska Mining Impacts and Prevention Fund supports grassroots and tribal research addressing the environmental impacts of industrial mining in Alaska, managed by the Alaska Conservation Foundation.
Funder: Alaska Conservation Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typical grant size not specified; funding supports grassroots and tribal organizations for strategy, coalition building, technical, and legal support.
Summary: Supports grassroots and tribal initiatives addressing environmental and community impacts of industrial-scale mining in Alaska.
Key Information: Applicants must contact the Network Coordinator before submitting.
Description
The Alaska Mining Impacts and Prevention Fund, managed by the Alaska Conservation Foundation, provides financial and technical support to grassroots and tribal organizations working to address and prevent the negative impacts of industrial-scale mining across Alaska. The fund aims to empower communities through strategy development, coalition building, mobilization, communications, and technical assistance such as water monitoring and legal expertise. The overarching goal is to protect Alaska’s clean water, wild salmon, and traditional ways of life from the risks posed by large-scale mining operations.
