Government funding in Alaska

Organizations in Alaska can apply for nationwide federal opportunities as well as programs run by the state. Below are verified starting points.

State economic development agency

We could not automatically verify the agency website for Alaska yet, so we are not listing a link. Search the official Alaska state government website for “economic development”.

State agencies administer state grants, loans, and tax incentives. We have not yet curated Alaska state programs; check the agency directly.

Free local help

Find your Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ↗ — free business advising, including on financing.
SBA local assistance ↗ — SBA district offices and resource partners.
State arts agencies directory ↗ — for arts and cultural nonprofits.

Nationwide federal opportunities

1,073 current federal opportunities list businesses as eligible and 1,165 list nonprofits. Most do not limit applicants by state.

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Current federal opportunities that name Alaska

Opportunities whose title references Alaska. Read each listing's eligibility for any geographic limits.

ForecastedCooperative AgreementNonprofits

Limited Competition: NIMHD Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes (U19 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · RFA-MD-27-001

Deadline: Forecasted · estimated close January 25, 2027 (agency estimate)
Published award range: Award amount not published

Open (posted)Cooperative AgreementGrantBusinessesNonprofits

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Department of Commerce · NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268

Deadline: Closes May 1, 2028
Published award range: Published award: $15,000 – $75,000