Alaska Literary Awards

Awards established in 2014 by the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation through a generous gift from Peggy Shumaker and Joe Usibelli, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Program Details Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation is a funding organization that offers the Alaska Literary Awards grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation through Alaska State Council on the Arts. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include individual applicants. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation or on Alaska State Council on the Arts before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $5K. Applications are due by August 17, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Alaska State Council on the Arts. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation.

Award details

Award range: $5K. Applications close on August 17, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture