POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

Grant program by

THE CIRI FOUNDATION

Cultural Heritage NonprofitsEducation NonprofitsNative American Organizations

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$6,000

Grant Range

$5,000$9,000

States & Territories

34 states

Demonstrate clear eligibility and direct benefit to CIRI original enrollees or their lineal descendants and align proposals with education or Alaska Native heritage priorities; use the foundation's online application for scholarship-related requests or the specified paper application route for certain project/village grants, include required documents listed by the foundation, and use the published phone/email or mailing address for questions or submission logistics. Expect many awards at modest amounts and that timely, well-documented applications tuned to the foundation's stated eligibility will be considered.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

(907) 793-3575

Required Documents: 1. Completed application form; 2. Project proposal; 3. Budget form and budget narrative; 4. Proposal narrative; 5. Signed Project Grant Agreement; 6. W-9 form.

General Contact

The CIRI Foundation

907-793-3575
3201 C Street, Suite 506, Anchorage, AK 99503

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024