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
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) (Apply for G26AS00156)
Funding Number: G26AS00156 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $453,203 |
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OVC FY 2026 Increasing Services for American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Human Trafficking in Urban Centers Program (Apply for O OVC 2026 172623)
Funding Number: O OVC 2026 172623 Agency: Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $450,000 |
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Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) (Apply for SM 26 026)
Funding Number: SM 26 026 Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Category: Health Funding Amount: $350,000 |
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U.S. Administration on Aging, National Resource Centers on Older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs (Apply for HHS 2026 ACL AOA OIRC 0018)
Funding Number: HHS 2026 ACL AOA OIRC 0018 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $340,000 |
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Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (Apply for USDA NIFA AHSI 011902)
Funding Number: USDA NIFA AHSI 011902 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
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Richardson Training Area Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Support, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (SOW26-105) (Apply for W911KB 26 2 0001)
Funding Number: W911KB 26 2 0001 Agency: Alaska District Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $3,201,084 |
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Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities (Apply for HHS 2026 IHS EP1 0001)
Funding Number: HHS 2026 IHS EP1 0001 Agency: Indian Health Service Category: Health Funding Amount: $3,500,000 |
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Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages (Apply for FR 6900 N 23)
Funding Number: FR 6900 N 23 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
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Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan Implementation U.S. Army Garrison, Alaska (SOW 25-01) (Apply for W911KB 25 2 0011)
Funding Number: W911KB 25 2 0011 Agency: Alaska District Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $87,200 |
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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 (ALN) 84.031N (Apply for ED GRANTS 071425 001)
Funding Number: ED GRANTS 071425 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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