RurAL CAP Foundation 2021 Application
The RurAL CAP Foundation Application deadline of August 31 is quickly approaching. Managed by Rural Energy Enterprises, Inc., the RurAL CAP Foundation funds a limited number of small grants for educational and charitable purposes that support low-income individuals and rural communities. Grants are made in the amount of $500 to $5,000. Eligible applications are considered from 501(c)(3) nonprofit and governmental …
2021 Child Tax Credit
Starting July 15, the new Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan Act provides monthly benefits of $250 per child between ages 6-17 and $300 per child under age 6. The IRS has launched a simplified online tool which will allow families not automatically enrolled in the program to receive the Child Tax Credit. To read more about online resources, please …
Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center Guide
The Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center provides a newly updated resource on Medicare in Alaska to help guide seniors through all of the available Medicare plan options. The updated resource a list of helpful community organizations across Alaska that can further support seniors with choosing a plan that meets their financial and medical needs.
Touching the country’s heart: 502 Direct Loan Program lends more than $116 million since 2012
RurAL CAP’s Certified Loan Packaging service was featured in the Rural Community Assistance Corporation coverage of the nationwide program. The 2021 Mutual Self-Help Housing build is under construction in Soldotna, Alaska. Read the full article:Rural Community Assistance Corporation
RurAL CAP Says Farewell to CEO, Patrick M. Anderson
In September 2021, the Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP) will say farewell to Patrick M. Anderson, who served as our Chief Executive Officer for three years. Over the past three years, we have successfully confronted vast challenges alongside Alaskan communities: the 2018 earthquake, the 2019 state budget cuts, and the COVID-19 global pandemic. During this period, we …
Let’s Get Vaccinated!
The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP) was recently featured in a video that highlights the importance of vaccinations. The National Community Action Partnership organized the video, allowing Community Action Agencies across the United States of America to share their reasons for getting vaccinated.
Poverty & Opportunity Legislative Task Force
The Poverty & Opportunity Legislative Task Force Resolution is positioned to facilitate community partnerships to develop a statewide legislative task force that will identify root causes of poverty and support innovative strategies and initiatives aimed at eliminating poverty. This resolution is sponsored by Representatives Tarr, Foster, and Hopkins. Call to Action Provide Public Testimony to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee …
Tribal Victims of Crime Funding Opportunity
The Denali Commission solicits grant applications for Round 2 of the Tribal Victims of Crime Micro-Grant Program. Round 2 is open to all Tribal communities in Alaska. Round 2 will distribute approximately $5.8 million in grant funds. Applicants may apply in one of two purpose areas: Purpose Area 1: Planning for a New Victim Services Program Purpose Area 2: Coordination …
RurAL CAP Partners with Visit Healthcare
Vulnerable individuals and families receive accessible COVID-19 tests and vaccines through a partnership between Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP), and Visit Healthcare. As the number of COVID-19 cases among those experiencing homelessness in Anchorage rose last summer, our Supportive Housing Director Rob Marx searched for resources to keep our tenants and community safe. He was soon put …