Seward Community FoundationAn Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation

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Coming this October

Nourished Communities Grant Opportunity

The Seward Community Foundation is offering a special grant opportunity for projects and programs that support food security in Seward and Moose Pass.

Up to $5,000

Available for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charitable organizations.

Applications will be accepted October 1-31, 2026.

Apply

Eligible organizations may request up to $5,000 for a qualifying food security project or program.

Matching Support

Awards include funding from the Seward Community Foundation together with a 2:1 match made possible through the Alaska Community Foundation's Nourished Communities Initiative.

Review

Applications will be reviewed by the Seward Community Foundation Advisory Board in November 2026.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible 501 (c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charitable organizations serving Seward and Moose Pass may apply.

Organizations do not need to focus exclusively on food security. However, the proposed project or program must directly support a local food security need.

What Kinds of Projects Qualify?

Community meals or food distribution
School food, snack, or backpack programs
Food pantries
Community gardens and local growing projects
Food preservation programs
Projects that improve access to nutritious food

These are examples only. Food security is intentionally broad, and other projects may qualify if they directly support local food security needs.

Application Timeline

October 1, 2026

Applications open

October 31, 2026

Applications close

November 2026

SCF Advisory Board review

The application will be available on this page beginning October 1.

SCF’s regular mini-grant program will be paused during October and will resume after this special grant cycle.

Funding Note

Important to Know

Funding is limited. Submission of an application does not guarantee an award.

If selected, the award will include SCF funding together with matching support made possible through the Alaska Community Foundation’s Nourished Communities Initiative.

Questions?

Organizations interested in applying may contact the Seward Community Foundation with questions about the opportunity or project eligibility.