Rapid Response Grants

Rapid Response grants enable grantees to respond to fast-breaking issues.

Overview

The Rapid Response fund is the only one of its kind in Alaska. It gives groups a way to respond quickly to fast-breaking, unforeseen Alaska environmental issues of statewide and/or national significance. Often, a controversy breaks into public view at the last minute, since the proponents of damaging initiatives know that restricting public attention improves their odds of success. Through an expedited review process, involving both staff and board members, Rapid Response grants are awarded within four days of submitting an application.

Grants

In fiscal year 2010, ACF has made 3 grants totaling of $15,000:

Eyak Preservation Council $6,500
Cordova, AK
Shepard Pt. Road & Deep Water Port Project
Resisting Environmental Destruction on Indigenous Lands (REDOIL) $6,000
Fairbanks, AK
REDOIL North Slope Speaking Tour
Wade Willis $2,500
Anchorage, AK
Representation at Interior Board of Game Meeting