Alaska State Council on the Arts Youth Cultural Heritage Grants and Programming with rolling and upcoming deadlines

The Youth Cultural Heritage Program (YCH), made possible by funding from Rasmuson Foundation and administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, is designed to support organizations and groups that deliver cultural heritage programming to children and youth in Alaska. As an initiative of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, the Youth Cultural Heritage program places emphasis on teaching and learning in and through culturally-specific art forms, relevant to communities of culture in Alaska. Alaska individuals, 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organizations, tribal entities, private nonprofit schools, and public schools or school districts are eligible to apply for funding and services through the Youth Cultural Heritage program.

• Youth Cultural Heritage Fast Track Grants:  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; deadlines are rolling, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity. Organizations and groups may apply for up to $2,000.00 in support of Youth Cultural Heritage activities.

• Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants: Application Deadline for the Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grant is January 31, 2022. Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grantees will convene as a group for discussion and network development in 2022, with dates to be determined. This may include travel or virtual discussions, depending on public health and safety, and availability of the grantee cohort. Organizations and groups may apply for up to $10,000.00 in support of a Youth Cultural Heritage Project.

• Youth Cultural Heritage Fellowships: Individuals may be eligible for funding and services through the YCH Fellowship Program. YCH Fellows receive a grant and services from the program coordinators to learn, explore and discuss youth cultural heritage ideas, project development, grant writing and program evaluation. Fellows will connect with each other as a cohort, meet YCH Alumni, and develop proposals for YCH Projects in Alaskan communities. Up to four YCH Fellows will be selected in a given program cycle.

For complete information, contact and application materials, visit the Alaska State Council on the Arts website at https://arts.alaska.gov/Youth-Cultural-Heritage-Grant-Program.