Quick Summary
Name: Bristol Bay Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker (serves Bristol Bay Native Corporation shareholders only)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $897,127 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $8,000 (cultural grants) |
| Average Grant | $8,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.bristolbayfoundation.org
Phone: (907) 265-7852
Email: kay@bristolbayfoundation.org
Address: 111 W 16th Ave Ste 400, Anchorage, AK 99501
Geographic Focus
- Bristol Bay region, Alaska
- 26 Bristol Bay villages
- Serves only Alaska Natives who are Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) shareholders or their direct lineal descendants
Funding Priorities
- Education: Higher education scholarships (273 students in 2023)
- Vocational Training: Career-focused vocational education scholarships
- Cultural Heritage: Preservation of traditional cultural practices, cultural camps, language programs, traditional foods, arts, crafts, sewing, and dance
- Emergency Aid: Student emergency assistance (27 students in 2023)
- Community Programs: Native place names preservation, Piniq' cultural grant program
What They Don't Fund
- Non-BBNC shareholders or descendants
- Organizations outside Bristol Bay region
- General operational costs unrelated to cultural preservation or education
Application Method
Scholarships: Online applications through https://apply.bristolbayfoundation.org with specific deadlines throughout the year
Cultural Grants:
- Rolling basis, reviewed quarterly
- Applications under $8,000 reviewed internally within 7-10 business days
- Maximum ONE Piniq' Grant and ONE Native Place Names Grant per organization per year
- Apply at https://bbncef.smapply.io
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