Summer Camps get CARES Grant Funding

May 28, 2021 | News

Rasmuson Foundation, DHSS, The Alaska Community Foundation, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, communities and faith-based organizations came together to fund summer camps for Alaska’s youth. ACF will administer the collaborative fund to support day camps, outdoor camps, culture camps, faith-based camps, museum camps and learning pods across the state. 62 grants totaling $1.26 million were awarded for this year.

This grant will provide: 

  • Scholarships or support that assist in a family’s ability to pay for a child to attend camps. 
  • Program support for special expenses such as transportation or activity kits to reach youth who are unable to attend day or residential camps. 
  • Support for increased expenses due to COVID-19 mitigation. 
  • Additional camp staff to expand participation and access. 

To learn more about the support for Alaska Summer Camps, please contact The Alaska Community Foundation at 907-249-6617. 

Here’s the list of grantees.

Here’s the press release from DHSS.

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