As an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation, the Seward Community Foundation’s (SCF) goal is to support projects that enhance the quality of life for Seward and Moose Pass 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 Seward/Moose Pass area. Grants may support a broad range of community needs, including, but not limited to: health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development. 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.
Mini-Grants Available Year-Round – OPEN
Mini-grants of up to $1,000 are intended to be a flexible funding opportunity that may support a broad range of community needs throughout the year. Please review 2024-SCF-Mini-Grant-Guidelines to determine your eligibility before applying.
The Seward Community Foundation’s Advisory Board reviews mini-grant applications at their monthly meeting and the deadline to submit an application for consideration is the 5th of each month. If you are a current grantee and need to complete a grant report, please note that these are completed using the online grant system.
Please direct general questions to SCF’s Program Manager, Alissa Holcomb, or Mark Kansteiner with SCF at: seward@alaskacf.org. Please direct eligibility and technical questions about the online grants system to The Alaska Community Foundation’s Affiliate Program staff at: affiliate@alaskacf.org or call 907-334-6700.
Online Grant Application Tutorial
Annual Grant Program – Opens on January 1st, 2025
Our 2024 annual grant program is now closed. Our 2025 annual grant cycle will be open on January 1st, 2025. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000. For grants larger than $10,000, please contact our local Grant Team Lead, Mark Kansteiner HERE.
The Seward Community Foundation (SCF), an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), seeks applications from qualified, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as: Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that are based in or serve the communities of Seward and/or Moose Pass. SCF grants support a broad range of charitable community needs in the areas of: health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, animal welfare, community development, and many other charitable activities that benefit Seward and Moose Pass communities. To be considered, eligible grant applications must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. AKST on Friday, January 31st, 2025.
Please review 2024-SCF-Annual-Grant-Guidelines to determine your organization’s eligibility before applying.
Any overdue grant reports or other follow-ups for previous grant awards from ACF and its Affiliates must also be submitted using the online grant system prior to the deadline for the current application to be considered.
Please direct general questions to SCF’s Program Manager, Alissa Holcomb, or Mark Kansteiner with SCF at: seward@alaskacf.org. Please direct eligibility and technical questions about the online grants system to ACF’s Affiliate Program staff at: affiliate@alaskacf.org or call 907-334-6700.
Important Notes for Grantees
Required Online Grant Agreement: If awarded, grantees must complete an online grant agreement signifying acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant prior to the grant award being released.
Grant Project/Program Timeline: Grant projects/programs must be completed within one year of the award date unless the SCF Advisory Board approves a timeline extension for your awarded project/program. Extensions must be requested prior to the grant report due date.
Required Grant Report: A grant report is due within one year of the grant award date. Grant reports are submitted online. All due dates, grant agreements, and grant reports are found within the online grants system.
Overdue Grant Report(s): If you are a grantee and have any overdue grant reports for previous grant awards from ACF and/or its Affiliate community foundations, you must complete a final grant report for those previous awards before your organization is eligible to be considered for any current or future grant opportunities from ACF and/or its Affiliate community foundations.
SCF Grantee Resources
If you are a current Seward Community Foundation (SCF) grantee and are looking for resources on how best to promote or share the SCF grant your organization received, please click on the resources below
Communications Guidelines for SCF Grantees
If you have questions, please contact SCF’s local Program Manager, Alissa Holcomb, at seward@alaskacf.org.
Please remember to check when your grant report is due and to complete the required grant report in the same online grants system your organization used to apply for the grant.
Fiscal Sponsor Letter Template