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Rapid Response Grants is sponsored by Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF). ACF's Rapid Response grants support direct conservation action to address urgent or unforeseen environmental opportunities or threats of statewide significance, aiming for more robust environmental policy and enduring conservation impact.
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Rapid Response Grants | Alaska Conservation Foundation Conservation Community Resources Responding to fast-breaking, unforeseen opportunities & threats Alaska Conservation Foundation’s Rapid Response grants provide support for direct conservation action to address urgent or unforeseen opportunities or threats of statewide significance, leading to more robust environmental policy and enduring conservation impact.
Rapid Response grant awards are up to $15,000. ** Not accepting applications at this time. Please check back in summer 2026.
** Applicants for Rapid Response grants must meet the following criteria: Be a non-profit (or equivalent) organization engaged in conservation advocacy Be based in Alaska, or have an Alaska-based program Meet the criteria of addressing an urgent or unforeseen opportunity or threat If a current ACF grantee, be in good standing with required grant reports Preference will be given to projects that have a clearly defined timeline with an expected decision point All applicants should carefully review the Rapid Response Grant Guidelines before starting the application process.
Please contact ACF staff prior to applying to ensure your project is eligible: adalton@alaskaconservation. org; 907-433-8213 To apply, click here . For helpful hints for using our online application system, click here .
If you have questions regarding Rapid Response grants or about your eligibility, don’t hesitate to contact us at grants@alaskaconservation. org .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit (or equivalent) organizations engaged in conservation advocacy, based in Alaska or with an Alaska-based program, and addressing an urgent or unforeseen opportunity or threat. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rapid Response Grants is funded by Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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