CIRI — Community Contributions Program
Charitable Support for Youth, Health, and Arts in Southcentral Alaska
CIRI provides charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations that strengthen economic health and quality of life across Southcentral Alaska. Funding is available for both specific projects and general operating support, with an emphasis on partnerships, volunteerism, and leveraging matching gifts from other donors.
Organization: CIRI (Cook Inlet Region, Inc.)
Support Type: Charitable contributions (project support and general operations)
Geographic Focus: Southcentral Alaska
Application Timing: Rolling / year-round review
About the Funder
CIRI is an Alaska Native Corporation committed to supporting the long-term well-being of the communities it serves. Through its community contributions program, CIRI invests in nonprofit organizations that address critical local needs, promote opportunity, and improve quality of life for Alaskans.
What This Program Funds
CIRI supports nonprofit organizations working in the following focus areas:
Youth & Education
- Educational opportunities and activities for K–12 students
- Priority given to programs serving low-income and disadvantaged youth
Homelessness, Hunger & Health
- Efforts to reduce homelessness and hunger
- Preventive and primary health care services
Arts & Culture
- Programs that promote or benefit Alaska’s arts and cultural heritage
- Priority for projects serving low-income or disadvantaged populations
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant organizations must:
- Be recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the IRS
- Have been in existence for at least one year
- Address a clearly defined community need benefiting a broad audience
- Demonstrate how funds will be used and leveraged with other support, when possible
Ineligible Requests
CIRI does not fund:
- Individual or team sponsorships
- In-state or out-of-state travel for individuals or teams
- Religious organizations or church-sponsored activities
- Organizations that discriminate based on protected characteristics
- Pageants, talent contests, or debt-related requests
Review Process
CIRI accepts and reviews requests throughout the year, though giving is budgeted on a calendar-year basis. Proposals are evaluated based on:
- Available budget
- Alignment with CIRI’s current objectives
- Demonstrated community need
Application Process
Eligible organizations should submit a request through CIRI’s online application form, which includes:
- Organization background and mission
- Target population served
- Funding amount requested
- Purpose and use of funds
- Plans for securing additional or matching support
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.ciri.com/our-corporation/giving-guidelines/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This program is well suited for nonprofits that:
- Serve communities in Southcentral Alaska
- Focus on youth education, basic needs, health, or arts and culture
- Can demonstrate broad community impact and thoughtful use of funds
