Healthy People, Sustainable Communities, Vibrant Cultures

Empowering low-income Alaskans through advocacy, education, affordable housing, and direct services that respect our unique values and cultures.

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Who We Are

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) is a private, statewide nonprofit founded in 1965 to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans. Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, we represent every region of the state as one of Alaska’s largest and most diverse nonprofits.

We believe all Alaskans have the right to maintain their cultural heritage and close connection to the land while protecting their economic and human potential.

What We Do

Our programs in Early Childhood Development, Victim Services & Wellness, Housing, and Community Development serve to alleviate the root causes of poverty. We deliver innovative, community-driven solutions in response to Alaska’s most challenging needs.

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News

RFP – Homeownership Emmonak Helical Project

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP) is soliciting proposals from qualified general contractors and or engineers to develop a plan and seeking the recommendations for the best helical pier design based on the house plan and the Geotech information....

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