Alaska Children's Trust (ACT) Tier 1 Prevention Grants is sponsored by Alaska Children's Trust. Small grants focused on primary prevention efforts to end child abuse and neglect through community-based human services and family support.

Grants — Alaska Children's Trust Alaska Children’s Trust awards grants to organizations in Alaska that work towards the prevention of child abuse and neglect. With the generous support of our donors, we have invested more than $10 million in programs that support Alaska’s children and families. Alaska has struggled for decades with some of the highest rates (per capita) of child abuse and neglect in the nation.

Our future is influenced greatly by the types and level of trauma our children are exposed to and the protective factors with which they are equipped with to handle and process trauma.

Alaska Children’s Trust believes in the strong role communities play in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and we know that to be effective in achieving our mission, we must utilize our resources in a strategic and sustainable manner and ensure that solutions and prevention methods are community-driven.

To equip our state with the tools and supports necessary to successfully ensure our children live in safe, stable, and nurturing environments, Alaska Children’s Trust is committed to investing in communities across Alaska. ACT offers a variety of grants dependent on the year, like our Cultural Activities Grant , Child Abuse Prevention Month grant, Advocacy mini grants, and conference sponsorship.

One way to strengthen your organization’s application is to incorporate data on children and families. Learn more about how Alaska’s children are doing by referencing Kids Count data or information from the Economic Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect or Alaska Children’s Budget. join our listserv for funding alerts 1.

After you have determined that your organization is eligible and read the guidelines for the grant you wish to apply for and are ready to apply, click here. 4. From the Application Status Page, select “Apply” on the left side of the screen to access the list of available grants.

Select the grant you wish to apply for. 5. Begin the application.

Note the specific instructions for each question, as well as the character limit for responses (characters DO include spaces). File upload questions also have file size limits. Be sure to save your progress often; the grant portal times out after 40 minutes of inactivity.

You may save your application as a draft and log back in at any time to edit. 6. S ubmit the application .

Select “Submit Form” at the bottom of the application. Before doing so, make sure you’ve edited your application and it is free of errors. Once you submit your application, you can no longer edit it.

Please direct questions about grants to grants@alaskachildrenstrust. org . Please direct questions regarding the ACT Grant Portal to 907-248-7676.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Activity Grant - OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 9 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the impacts and signs of child abuse and neglect and support communities in ways that prevent child abuse and neglect from occurring.

In April, we recognize the families and communities working to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote the social and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families. Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT) offers mini grants to support child abuse prevention education and activities statewide. Organizations may choose to implement one of the options described below.

If you have questions regarding these grants, please contact Aakriti KC at akc@alaskachildrenstrust. org . Applications are accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or equivalent organizations located in the state of Alaska.

Equivalent organizations may include tribes, local or state governments, schools, or regional educational attendance areas. Individuals, for-profit, 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) organizations, non-Alaska based organizations, and federal government agencies are not eligible for competitive grants. Applicants with outstanding and past due grant requirements are ineligible for funding.

Applicants can apply for one grant of $300. Funds can be used for venue/equipment rental, food, outreach materials, staff time, compensation for other support individuals, or other supplies needed for the activity. For questions related to the on-line application system, please contact: grants@alaskachildrenstrust.

org Mini Grant Option 1: Host a Go Blue Day Event Organizations may host a Go Blue Day event as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Go Blue Day is a visible, community-wide show of support for child abuse prevention that highlights the importance of connection and resilience as protective factors for children and families.

Organizations are encouraged to design activities that reflect the needs, culture, and strengths of their community. Activities may include wearing blue, decorating spaces, hosting family-friendly gatherings, or offering creative, blue-themed activities that engage children, caregivers, and community members. ACT also offers a Go Blue Day activity booklet with optional ideas and activities to support event planning.

This year, Go Blue Day is Friday, April 10th (not the first Friday of the month due to Easter). However, organizations can host a Go Blue Day event anytime during the month of April. Mini Grant Option 2: Pinwheels of Possibility Art Contest Organizations may host a Pinwheels of Possibility event in recognition of this year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month theme.

Pinwheels of Possibility highlights the many ways children and families are supported within their communities and emphasizes the importance of caring relationships and community connection as key protective factors. Organizations may host pinwheel-decorating events that invite participants to reflect on trusted adults, meaningful connections, cultural strengths, and activities that support well-being and belonging.

Use printable pinwheel templates with prompts available on the ACT website, or Create and print their own pinwheels featuring locally relevant protective factors or prompts Completed pinwheels may be displayed within the organization or shared in the community. ACT will also host a statewide Pinwheels of Possibility art contest.

By submitting artwork, organizations and participants grant ACT permission to share submitted photos for promotional and educational purposes. The contest is open to children and youths 18 years old and under . Participants may decorate pinwheels using: Printable pinwheel template available on the ACT website, or at this link Custom pinwheels created by the organization featuring locally relevant protective factors or prompts.

Artwork should reflect themes of: Activities that promote well-being and belonging Organizations may submit entries by: Email photos of completed pinwheels directly to ACT. Instagram: alaskachildrenstrust Facebook: Alaska Children’s Trust Multiple entries may be submitted; each pinwheel counts as a separate entry. Online engagement, including likes and comments , will be considered as part of the selection process.

ACT will select two statewide winners based on creativity, connection to the theme, and engagement.

Winners announced: May 11 Two statewide winners will each receive one laptop Mini Grant Option 3: Host Another Prevention Focused Event Mini grants are also available for organizations that wish to host another prevention-focused event or activity, or to support awareness and outreach efforts that strengthen community protective factors and promote child abuse prevention.

Activities may include, but are not limited to: Movie screenings with facilitated discussion Book clubs or community reading events Youth Cultural Activities Grants (up to $1,000 in funding) OPEN NOW THROUGH April 3, 2026 Children and youth are less than 25% of Alaska’s population, but they are 100% of our future. Investing in their mental health today helps our communities thrive for generations.

Promoting access to cultural activities helps strengthen two of the strongest protective factors associated with youth mental wellbeing: (1) a connection to one’s culture and community and (2) the presence of a caring adult outside of one’s immediate family. Promoting protective factors can also be fun!

From organizing fun events to help youth celebrate cultural holidays to hosting Alaska Native youth dance groups, organizations across Alaska are finding exciting ways to promote mental wellbeing, strengthen youths’ cultural connectedness, and build healthy relationships. Building the protective factors that strengthen youth mental health is especially important today.

Alaska’s high school students report rising levels of sadness and hopelessness, and Alaska’s teen suicide rate is increasing. To strengthen mental wellbeing and increase protective factors for youth, the Alaska Children’s Trust will provide up to $1,000 to support work that engages youth in cultural activities .

Project ideas include (but are not limited to) activities that: Engage youth in subsistence activities; Teach youth traditional arts and crafts; Promote language learning; Engage youth in cultural celebrations. Applications are accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or equivalent organizations located in the state of Alaska.

Equivalent organizations may include tribes, local or state governments, schools, or regional educational attendance areas. Individuals, for-profit, 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) organizations, non-Alaska based organizations, and federal government agencies are not eligible for competitive grants. Applicants with outstanding and past due grant requirements are ineligible for funding.

Applications are due by 11:59 p. m. on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Decisions regarding funding will be made by no later than April 13, 2026. Applicant can apply for up to $1,000 in funding. Grantees will submit a short final report including the number of youths served and project successes, due by December 31, 2026 .

ACT also encourages grantees to submit photos. Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families Grant CLOSED As the statewide lead organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect, Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT) recognizes that policies and systems exert a profound effect on children, youth, and families. Policies and systems can either perpetuate or reduce risk factors leading to child abuse and neglect (CAN).

Therefore, advocacy is a critical pathway toward safeguarding Alaskan children and families and building resilience at a community-wide level. To grow and strengthen advocacy for children and families in Alaska, ACT will award up to ten grants, at up to $3,000 each, to support eligible organizations to engage in advocacy in the 2026 legislative session focused on issues impacting children, youth, and families.

Advocacy activities may include defending existing statutes or funding, proactively developing and moving new legislation forward, making a budget request, and actively preventing legislation that would harm children, youth, and families. Applications will be accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Organizations that have received past awards and are in good standing are eligible to apply.

Applicants with open ACT grants must be current on all grant reporting. Applications from organizations with outstanding grant reports will not be accepted. Note: If an organization does not have 501(c)3 status, they are required to obtain their own fiscal sponsor who has 501(c)3 status by the time of award.

ACT will not be able to serve as the fiscal sponsor for any grant recipients. Advocating for Alaska specific legislation and state budget items that directly impact children, youth, and families.

Development of outreach materials Lobbying (it is the responsibility of each awardee to ensure they comply with all IRS and State of Alaska requirements regarding lobbying activities) Compensation for lived experience participation Constituent outreach or engagement activities Advocating for non-Alaska specific legislation and state budget items or legislation/state budget items that do not directly impact children, youth, and families.

Endorsement of candidates Activities focused on local or federal policies or systems Awardees will be expected to have at least one individual participate in biweekly group calls from beginning of February through mid-May to share updates on their legislative work, strategize with other advocates, and engage in learning opportunities.

Awardees will complete a final report at the end of the grant period, including stories and data about the impact of the grant funds. RFP Released – Monday, November 17, 2025 Proposal Due Date – Monday, December 1, 2025 ACT anticipates awarding a total of $30,000 under this RFP (Request for Proposal). Proposals are limited to a maximum of $3,000.

The period of performance will be upon execution of the grant agreement through 31 May 2026. For questions related to the request for proposals, please contact: twrobel@alaskachildrenstrust. org For questions related to the on-line application system, please contact: grants@alaskachildrenstrust.

org Conference/Training Sponsorship (Up to $1,000) To support the exchange of information and professional development of individuals working towards ensuring children and families live in safe, stable and nurturing communities, Alaska Children’s Trust provides a limited number of sponsorship grants for conferences/trainings. These grants do not support individual training or attendance to a conference.

Any individual, organization (nonprofit, religious, or tribal), community/neighborhood associations or coalition is eligible to apply. No 501(c)(3) status is required. Only one grant per organization per year.

Applicants can apply for up to $1,000. Funds can be used for venue/equipment rental, food, scholarships, outreach materials or other supplies needed for the conference/training. Rolling deadline that is open until all funds have been dispersed.

All applications must be submitted through Alaska Children’s Trust grant portal . Only completed applications that meet the basic eligibility criteria will be considered. No Letter of Inquiry is required.

Applicants are welcome to contact Alaska Children Trust staff prior to applying. If a proposal is declined, organizations may call Alaska Children Trust staff for feedback. Positive Indigenous Parenting Implementation Grants CLOSED This year, ACT’s Tier 1 grants will support implementation of the National Indian Child Welfare Association's Positive Indigenous Parenting (PIP) curriculum.

With this funding, ACT hopes to strengthen organizations' capacity to offer PIP classes in their communities, increasing access to this culturally relevant parenting class statewide. This opportunity is open to Alaskan organizations based outside of Anchorage with at least one PIP facilitator on staff.

Organizations can apply for funding to implement one (or more) of the following activities: Train additional PIP facilitators Improve current PIP class offerings Organizations with at least one trained PIP facilitator are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in funding to support these activities. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully to see if your organization is eligible to apply for this opportunity.

Organizations not based in Anchorage with at least PIP facilitator on staff (or that will have at least one trained facilitator by the start of the grant period) are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or equivalent organizations located in the state of Alaska.

Equivalent organizations may include tribes, local or state governments, schools, or Regional Educational Attendance Areas. Organizations that have received past awards and are in good standing are eligible to apply. Applicants with open ACT grants must be current on all grant reporting.

Applications from organizations with outstanding grant reports will not be accepted. Note: Each applicant must have their own fiscal sponsor at the time of award. ACT will not be able to serve as the fiscal sponsor for any grant recipients.

ACT will distribute $170,000 in total funding under this RFP. Proposals are limited to a maximum of $10,000. Friday, May 9, 2025 (11:59 p.

m. AKST) No later than June 30, 2024 One year (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026) One application per organization. All applications must be submitted through Alaska Children’s Trust grant portal .

Only completed applications that meet the basic eligibility criteria will be considered. No Letter of Inquiry is required. If a proposal is declined, organizations may call Alaska Children Trust staff for feedback.

Awardees will be invited to attend ACT’s bimonthly PIP implementation calls, which take place on the first full Thursday of the month from 1-2 pm, ever other month. A final report will be required. For all grant amendments, please complete the Grant Amendment Request Form and forward it to Trevor Storrs, tstorrs@alaskachildrenstrust.

org . Preventing child abuse and neglect does not look the same in every part of Alaska, and ACT is focused on investing in community-driven solutions with upstream approaches to prevention. Explore ACT's Tier 1 Community Prevention Grants since 2016 by using your mouse to click on projects across the state.

Please note, the location of the pin is representative of where the organization is headquartered, not necessarily where the prevention activities took place, frequently organizations have locations in Anchorage or Juneau but serve communities in more rural areas of the state.

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