See the latest news and updates around federal funding across Alaska.
ADN – March 30, 2025 – Federal cuts hurt food security programs in several Alaska Native villages
Recent federal budget cuts have led to the termination of key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants, jeopardizing food security programs in several Alaska Native villages. For instance, the Tyonek Grown community farm’s plans for a community food forest are now uncertain due to federal funding reductions. Read more
ADN – March 26, 2025 – Opinion: I live in Kotzebue. Here’s how the federal funding freeze is hurting our community
Today, decision-makers thousands of miles away are “freezing” these investments, setting back projects that were slated to break ground imminently and potentially derailing our goals of achieving energy independence and reducing the ever-increasing cost of keeping our families warm. In total, the administration has frozen $91 million in investments that could support long-term sustainability in a region that is critically important to the US for responsible mineral resource development and geopolitical defense. Read more
Alaska Public Media – March 12, 2025 – Experts say chaotic federal funding freezes are disrupting rural Alaska projects
Alaska experts on energy, housing and infrastructure said billions of dollars are in limbo from President Donald Trump’s funding freezes – and that uncertainty is affecting local communities. The Trump administration paused funding for several major federal programs back in January. Since then, the freeze has interrupted Alaska initiatives ranging from heat pump programs to major infrastructure projects that would protect communities from storm surges and tsunamis. Eight representatives from Alaska-based organizations discussed the disruptions during a joint virtual press conference on Tuesday. Read more
Foraker Group – February 25, 2025 – Crisis, Chaos, and Confusion: What we are Hearing from Nonprofits
A funding freeze for any length of time could affect the billions of dollars Alaska receives each year from the federal government. To better understand the impact of a freeze, Foraker conducted two surveys of nonprofits over the past month. We received close to 300 responses from a wide range of organizations that serve Alaskans. Here’s some of what we learned: Read the Report. We are hearing from many organizations in crisis. We want to help advocate for the important services you provide. Please provide us with updates so that we can share the impacts with our policymakers. Fill out this real-time consequences form to share your news. Read more
Senator Murkowski Press Release – January 28, 2025 – Murkowski Releases Statement on Suspension of Federal Funding
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement on federal funding: “Alaskans have understandably been reaching out to my office all day, asking for clarity about what OMB’s memo ordering a pause in grants, loans, and other federal financial assistance means for them. At this point, we don’t have any more direction than what has been reported. Read more
Enhancing Infrastructure Engagement: Build Alaska’s Future Upgrades GIS Map to Make Opportunities More Accessible to All Alaskans. Anchorage, Alaska – April 7, 2024 – Build Alaska’s Future Education Fund (BAFEF) released major improvements to its interactive infrastructure funding map, aimed at revitalizing engagement across Alaska. These strategic upgrades are part
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Anchorage, Alaska – Build Alaska’s Future Education Fund, a 501(c)3 educational non-profit organization dedicated to advancing good governance, public engagement, and civic participation while remaining non-partisan, is thrilled to announce the forthcoming launch of its one-of-a-kind interactive map, Mapping the Path to a Stronger Alaska. This initiative aims to engage Alaskans, researchers,
