Program Name	Alaska Conservation Foundation, Opportunity Grants
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	Alaska Conservation Foundation
Program Description / Purpose:	ACF Opportunity Grants are for discrete, short-term projects beyond foreseeable organizational operating expenses that seek to address an emerging threat or opportunity. These projects should be completed within six months and the maximum request is $2,500. Grant requests are by invitation only, on a monthly cycle. If you believe your project would fit within our guidelines (see below), please contact ACF program staff via e-mail or phone to discuss your project before submitting a proposal.
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://alaskaconservation.org/_pages/grants_amp_awards/types_of_grants/small_grants.php
Other Information:	Ineligible Requests- Operating expenses, including existing staff salary and overhead Projects outside Alaska Expenses/Activities that have already occurred Land acquisition Equipment purchases Capital campaigns Literary and/or film projects Endowments Scholarships Special events Research
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Alaska
Award Information
Assistance Type:
Match Required:	No
Application Information
Application Available Online?	No
Selection Priorities / Criteria:	Priority Areas of Interest Climate Change Energy Marine Conservation Mining Rainforest Conservation Compelling projects will tangibly realize one or more of the following priorities: Broaden the base of support for conservation Lead to long-term sustainability of the organization and/or conservation movement Address conservation issues from a statewide, regional, or big-picture perspective Leverage a relatively small investment for a potentially large return Improve an organization’s ability to advocate for priority issues
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	N/A Alaska Conservation Foundation N/A Alaska Conservation Foundation 441 West Fifth Avenue, Suite 402 Anchorage,   99501 Phone: (907) 276-1917 Fax: Email: grants@akcf.org
Topic Areas
Air Quality & Climate Change Forests & Forestry Coastal Waters
Energy
Last Updated:	8/4/2009