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

Rural Village Heating Stoves Project RFQ

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP) is soliciting quotes from qualified retailers with Alaska business license to sell 3 TOYO TOMI Oil and 1 OSBURN wood stove, depending on your location, you will need to be able to ship them out to the villages....

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Village Home Build and Workforce Development RFP

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP) is soliciting proposals from qualified residentially endorsed general contractors to provide services to build a home and train 3 local people in one of the following 4 villages next year: Scammon Bay, Toksook Bay,...

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