Education grants are government grants for students or teachers who are looking to complete or expand their level of education. The department of education in Alaska has a budget of $2,274,715,347.00 a year in just elementary and secondary education. Students enrolled in Alaska schools can look into education grants in addition to scholarships. In fact, students can look at education grants as scholarships government from their local government.
Of all the people in Alaska, over 91.40% have high school diplomas, over 26.60% have post secondary degrees, and over 9.00 have at least 1 graduate school degree. Education expense in Alaska is not cheap. Although there are student loans available, students should look into education grants first. Unlike loans, students do not have to pay back the amount they receive in grants.
Teachers in Alaska need to constantly stay on top of new materials. Most teachers need to study part-time while teaching full-time at their regular day jobs in schools. The cost to study part-time can be expensive in Alaska. For example, for elementary school teachers, with an average salary of $58,395.00, it can be hard for them to come up with the tuition fees to study part-time. Vice versa with Alaska's secondary school teachers, who have an average salary of $58,395.00.
Applying for Education Grants
Whether if you are a college or graduate student, or a teacher or professor who is looking to pursue higher education, you can apply for Alaska Education Grants by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of FAFSA in Alaska ensures all eligible residents in Alaska can benefit from federally funded financial aid for education.
To apply for education grants in Alaska, contact Alaska financial aid agencies, or
Current online applicants in Alaska are browsing from the following cities: Point Hope, Marshall, Tenakee Springs, Venetie, Adak, Chevak, Hoonah, Toksook Bay, Manokotak, Fort Richardson
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Alaska Native Tribal Resource Center on Domestic Violence (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2023 ACF ACYF EV 0043 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children Families - ACYF/FYSB Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service: Alaska Native-Serving Institutions Program Part A, Assistance Listing Number 84.031N (apply)
Funding Number: ED GRANTS 041823 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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OVC FY 2023 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime (apply)
Funding Number: O OVC 2023 171529 Agency: Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
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American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (apply)
Funding Number: FG 23 001 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
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Conservation Innovation Grants Alaska State Program 2023 (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS AK CIG 23 NOFO0001272 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $479,250 |
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Planning and Developing Infrastructure to Promote the Mental Health of Children, Youth and Families in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities (apply)
Funding Number: SM 23 022 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Category: Health Funding Amount: $350,000 |
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Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program (apply)
Funding Number: NOAA NMFS AK 2023 2007767 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
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OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction: Targeted Support for Alaska Native Tribes Special Initiative - Solicitation (apply)
Funding Number: O OVW 2023 171476 Agency: Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
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for Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA): Native American and Alaska Native Children in School (NAM) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.365C (apply)
Funding Number: ED GRANTS 020923 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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2023 Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Funding Program (apply)
Funding Number: NOAA NMFS AK 2023 2007546 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $800,000 |
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