As an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation, the Ketchikan Community Foundation’s (KCF) goal is to support projects that enhance the quality of life for Ketchikan area residents, addressing immediate needs while working toward long-term improvements. We are continually listening and learning about what is important to you.
We use proceeds from our growing permanent endowment to award yearly grants to support charitable organizations and programs in the Ketchikan area. Grants support a broad range of community needs on a rotating cycle of three themes: physical and emotional support, youth, and community enrichment. We seek projects that have the potential to impact a broad range of residents and show collaboration with other organizations.
Please feel free to contact any member of the Advisory Board if you have a project you hope we’ll support.
2026 Nourished Communities Grant
The Ketchikan Community Foundation is pleased to open the 2026 Nourished Communities Grant cycle. This funding opportunity supports local projects and programs that improve food security in the Ketchikan community.
We especially welcome sustainability projects designed to create a longer-lasting community impact. Projects may address an immediate food-security need while also building local capacity, improving access to food, strengthening community partnerships, or creating resources that will continue benefiting Ketchikan residents after the grant period ends.
Important Dates
- Applications open: August 18, 2026
- Application deadline: September 17, 2026
- Award recipients announced: October 3, 2026
Award recipients will be announced at the Vintage Cocktail Party. Applicants do not need to attend the Vintage Cocktail Party to receive an award.
How Funding Works
Applicants may request, and the Ketchikan Community Foundation may award, up to $5,000 before the match. Awards may be less than the amount requested.
Eligible grants may receive an additional 2:1 match through The Alaska Community Foundation’s Nourished Communities program. Matching funds are capped at $10,000.
The combined maximum award is $15,000, but the maximum amount is not guaranteed. The final amount will depend on the Ketchikan Community Foundation award, project eligibility, available matching funds, and the needs of the proposed project.
Example: Affiliate grants $1500 towards Food Security Project; Nourished Communities program grants an additional $3000. Org receives a total of $4500.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Local government entities
- Tribal entities
- Faith-based organizations
The proposed project or program must directly address food security in the Ketchikan community.
We encourage applicants to consider how their project can provide sustainable benefits and create an impact that continues beyond the initial grant funding.
Application Process
Applicants should complete the fillable Nourished Communities Grant application. The application can be completed by typing directly into the PDF on a computer.
The application requests the following information:
- Organization name
- Organization representative
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Amount requested
- A brief project proposal
- Representative signature
- Date
Completed applications must be submitted by email to hweston@alaskacf.org by September 17, 2026.
Deadline for applications: 5:00 PM (AKST) September 17th, 2026
Important Funding Restriction Notice
Please note: Ketchikan Community Foundation does not award grant funds for travel expenses or for salaries, wages, stipends, or other forms of staff compensation. Grant applications requesting funds for travel or salary related expenses will not be approved. Applicants are encouraged to review project budgets carefully to ensure compliance before submitting an application.
Please send your applications and direct general questions to KCF’s Program Manager, Heidi Weston, at: hweston@alaskacf.org.
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