Youth Cultural Heritage Grant Program
Supports arts-based cultural heritage projects for Alaskan youth, emphasizing cultural knowledge, creative development, and community engagement.
Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; maximum $20,000 over three years (including Alumni continuation).
Summary: Supports organizations and groups delivering arts-based cultural heritage programming for Alaskan children and youth.
Key Information: Fiscal sponsorship is available for otherwise eligible groups without 501(c)3 status.
Description
The Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grant, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts and funded by the Rasmuson Foundation, supports organizations and groups providing arts-based cultural heritage programming for children and youth throughout Alaska. The program emphasizes culturally specific art forms, creative development, and cross-cultural understanding, aiming to strengthen cultural knowledge, engage communities, and foster empathy among Alaska's diverse populations. Grants fund project expenses such as artist fees, supplies, travel, and materials, and grantees participate in cohort discussions and network development to enhance statewide impact.
