2023 Tribal Administrators’ Annual Gathering
Join us at the 2023 Tribal Administrators’ Annual Gathering for a memorable in-person event where we celebrate and connect with fellow admins.
AmeriCorps to increase investment with tribes in rural Alaska
Cultural education program receives $1 million in grant funding this year for elder mentors Read more by clicking the below media sources Looking for opportunities to empower communities in Alaska? Start your journey here!
Thriving Community Grants Program Grantee Map & List
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP), recommended more than $5 million grant awards to 59 organizations in communities statewide under the Thriving Communities Grants program, through funding provided by the State of Alaska Department of Health COVID-19 Health Equity grant. The purpose of the Thriving Communities Grants program is to fund Alaska-based organizations working to promote health equity …
Statement of Activities Available for Public Comment
RurAL CAP proposes to use USDA Rural Development 533 Housing Preservation Grant funds to provide grants to 15 low and very low-income homeowners in Hooper Bay to repair or rehabilitate their homes. The proposed Statement of Activities is open for public comment from now until June 5, 2023.
Thriving Communities Grants Program
The Thriving Communities Grants Program is made available by Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP) with funding provided by the State of Alaska Department of Health COVID-19 Health Equity grant. The purpose of this grant program is to fund Alaska based organizations working to promote health equity and reduce disproportionate negative health outcomes, including impact of COVID-19, to …
YEAH Summit Registration
Join us May 30 through June 1 for this year’s Youth Encouraging Alaskans’ Health (YEAH) Summit in person at UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage! Meet other youth from all across Alaska, participate in fun activities, win great prizes, and learn how to inspire your peers to live healthy, tobacco-free lives. We currently have funding for travel scholarships, which will be …
Introducing the Community Action Resource Center
RurAL CAP introduces the Community Action Resource Center, a service to support Alaskan organizations’ administrative, financial management, and other long-term, capacity-building needs. We are deeply committed to increasing sustainable, local capacity across Alaska. We provide a variety of technical assistance, training, information and resource development services to support partner organizations with their priorities. Our agency has a range of resources …
Sitka Place Virtual Santa Shoebox Project
Bring holiday cheer to Sitka Place Permanent Supportive Housing! With just a $10 gift you can make all the difference for our clients. Donate by December 16 at noon to help us reach our goal of $540 to spread joy this holiday season. Donations will be used to purchase 54 individualized holiday gifts, from everyone’s favorite comfort item — a …
2023 Alaska Circle Keepers Training
Talking Circles are a great way for tribal youth program employees, tribal court employees and tribal leaders to create a safe place to have those sometimes difficult conversations that can strengthen communities. If you want to learn more about becoming a circle keeper for your community attend Alaska Circle Keepers Training in Anchorage January 24-26. You’ll learn how to set …
RurAL CAP names Chief Financial Officer
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP), a statewide nonprofit, named John Stackhouse Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Stackhouse, a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer of 24 years, brings his leadership and five years of business management experience to the agency, which works to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans. As the Business Manager for the Yupiit School …