Our United Fund means 17 projects will help Alaskans now.
Thousands of Anchorage-area people are benefiting from United Way of Anchorage’s investment of $250,000 into 14 nonprofits during fiscal year 2026. Seventy-three short-term projects were pitched for United Fund grants in two application periods. The nonprofit grant recipients proposed work that responded to current community needs and would create innovative solutions, further cross-agency collaboration, or enhance ongoing programs. United Way is proud to present these projects, which are directly and positively impacting Alaskans and immediately contributing to the local economy.
Congratulations to our FY26 United Fund grant recipients!
“What’s most important now is that people in Anchorage know what new programs, resources, and services may be available to them,” says Eric Utraq Billingsley, President and CEO of United Way. “Eight of the projects expand childcare options, six tailor programming for children and youth with high ACEs scores, and two offer support to expecting parents and adults over age 55. There’s also a financial literacy program.”
United Way's putting resources directly into efforts that assist people right away.
Our United Fund support for piloting or rapid-cycle testing innovative solutions will resulting in a stronger workforce and safer neighborhoods soon after.
“Our flexible funding gives local nonprofits the room they need to listen to Alaskans and respond to their concerns and obstacles,” Billingsley says. “United Way has always operated like that. We advance work that helps our community—not an agenda. When our neighbors have financial security, are healthy, and can access education and career-development opportunities, everyone thrives and Anchorage can prosper.”
Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis
Survivor Healing & Education Groups Pilot
Children’s Resiliency Advocacy Project
$30,000 | www.awaic.org
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Alaska Children's Trust
Afterschool AmeriCorps: Expanding Anchorage's Access to Out-of-School Time Programs
$15,000 | www.alaskachildrenstrust.org
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Alaska Literacy Program
Financial Literacy & Economic Empowerment Program
$15,000 | www.alaskaliteracyprogram.org
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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
Prenatal & Postpartum Support Kits Project
$15,000 | www.anhc.org
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
Big Futures for Anchorage
$15,000 | www.bbbsak.org
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Camp Fire Alaska
Summer Camp Pop-Up Program: Mountain View
$15,000 | www.campfireak.org
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Covenant House Alaska
Transitional-Age Youth Homeless Prevention: Aftercare Navigator Project
ACEs Aware 7 Stress Busters: Listen/Partner/Connect
$30,000 | www.covenanthouseak.org
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Denali Family Services
Foster Care Is Love Marketing Campaign
$15,000 | www.denalifs.org
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Girls on the Run Southcentral Alaska
Heart & Sole
$10,000 | www.gotrsouthcentralak.org
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Hillcrest Children's Center
Anchorage Childcare Sustainability Through Shared Services Initiative
$15,000 | www.hillcrestak.org
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Kids' Corps, Inc.
Anchorage Childcare Access Partnership
$15,000 | www.kcialaska.org
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Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc.
Little Haven Pre-Licensure Support
AmeriCorps Seniors Program Expansion
$30,000 | www.ruralcap.org
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Volunteers of America Alaska
Promoting Behavioral Health Services for Youth, Young Adults, and Families
$15,000 | www.voaak.org
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YMCA of Alaska
Youth Enrichment Program
$15,000 | www.ymcaalaska.org
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