As an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation, the Cordova Community Foundation’s (CCF) goal is to support projects that enhance the quality of life for Cordova residents, addressing immediate needs while working toward long-term improvements. We are continually listening and learning about what is important to you.
We use proceeds from our growing permanent endowment to award yearly grants to support charitable organizations and programs in Cordova. Grant awards support healthy communities by addressing a variety of needs, including: health and wellness, compassionate health care, innovative education, community enrichment, active enjoyment of the natural environment, and arts and cultural expression. We seek projects that have the potential to impact a broad range of local residents and show collaboration with other organizations in our hometown. New applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please feel free to contact any member of the Advisory Board if you have a project you hope we’ll support.
2023 Grant Cycle Opens September 1st
Our 2023 grant cycle opens September 1, 2023 and will close at 5:00pm AKST on October 13, 2023. We seek applications from qualified, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that support charitable projects and programs in Cordova. Individual grant amounts will be awarded from $500 – $3,000.
Grant applications must be submitted online by 5:00pm AKST on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Please review the 2023 Cordova CF Annual Grant Guidelines to determine your eligibility before applying. Ineligible organizations or community groups may be able to receive funding for projects/programs if they seek support from a qualified organization that is willing to provide fiscal sponsorship.
Please direct general questions to CCF’s Program Manager, Gayle Groff, at ggroff@alaskacf.org. Please direct eligibility and technical questions about the online grant system to The Alaska Community Foundation’s Affiliate Program Staff at affiliate@alaskacf.org or 907-334-6700.
Grant Applicant Resources
Grantee Resources
If you are a current grantee and need to complete a grant report or other follow-up, please note that these are completed using the online grant system.
Online Grant Reporting Tutorial
2023 Cordova CF Grant Report Questions
If you are looking for resources on how best to promote or share about the Cordova CF grant your organization received, please see communication guidelines and logos below.
Communication Guidelines for Cordova CF Grantees
2019-2022 Grant Awards
| Grantee | Project Name | Amount |
| Mt. Eccles Elementary Swim Program | Youth survival suits | $1,000 |
| Cordova Junior/Senior High School | Close-Up | $1,000 |
| Native Village of Eyak | Food bank | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Food bank | $7,500 |
| Copper River Watershed Project | Net recycling | $2,250 |
| Prince William Sound Science Center | Capital campaign | $2,250 |
| Cordova Jr/Sr High School Art Class | Collaborative mural | $2,000 |
| Copper River Watershed Project | Net recycling | $2,860 |
| Prince William Sound Science Center Discovery Room | Science education field trips | $3,000 |
| Cordova Arts & Pageants, Ltd. | Event Tent Purchase | $3,000 |
| Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces | Strategic Planning | $2,000 |
| Cordova 4H Music Camp | Course Expansion + | $2,000 |
| Alaska Hummingbird Project | Banding Demonstration Equipment | $1,300 |
| Mavis Island Project | Recreational Use Improvement | $1,700 |
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