Alaska Conservation Foundation is now accepting award nominations for the 2018 Conservation Achievement Awards through May 11, 2018. Each year, Alaska Conservation Foundation honors those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping to protect Alaska’s natural environment. Awards this year are being made in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award […]
We Moved!
In February 2018, Alaska Conservation Foundation moved into a new space. Only a few blocks from our old office, we found the perfect space. We are now located at 1227 W. 9th Avenue, Suite 300 in Downtown Anchorage. Please feel free to stop by for a visit!
Announcing ACF’s 2017 Conservation Achievement Award Recipients & Luncheon
It’s Time to Celebrate! Since 1985, ACF has honored individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to Alaska conservation. Please join us for a luncheon on October 5, 2017 to honor this year’s Conservation Achievement Award recipients and celebrate their inspiring contributions to safeguarding Alaska’s wildlands, waters and wildlife and the ways of life they sustain. Lifetime […]
Save the Date ~ 2017 Conservation Achievement Awards Luncheon!
Tribute to Ken Leghorn: A Champion of Conservation and Community
We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and Emeritus Trustee, Ken Leghorn, passed away on April 11, 2017. If there ever was an ambassador for Alaska’s wildlands, waters and people, it was Ken.
ACF Launches Alaska Defense Fund
Stand with us! Alaska Conservation Foundation launched the Alaska Defense Fund* on Inauguration Day 2017 with a goal of raising $1 million a year for the next four years to support a more aggressive grantmaking effort. ACF committed $200,000 to kick off the fund and we have already raised more than $100,000 to add to […]
100% of our Trustees Donate to ACF, Now it’s Staffs’ Turn!
On November 29, 2016, #GivingTuesday, ACF staff have donated $3,000 to show our commitment to defending Alaska. And now we challenge YOU: Will you help double our impact in the next 24 hours (through 10:00 a.m. on November 30)? Just click here to make your gift and here to follow our progress on Facebook. THANK […]
Now Accepting Applications to the Organizational Capacity Grantmaking Program
Now through August 26, 2016, Alaska Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for our Organizational Capacity grantmaking program. Successful applicants will receive $20,000 in general operating support for their efforts to achieve more robust environmental policies, enduring conservation impact and a more influential conservation movement.
Small Grants Program Now Accepting Applications
ACF is happy to announce a new Small Grants Program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 and preference given to organizations with annual operating budgets under $200,000. The goal of this grantmaking program is to foster a more effective, sustainable conservation movement through funding to strengthen its leadership […]
Calling for nominations for the 2016 Conservation Achievement Awards!
Do you know an individual or organization making a significant difference in their efforts to protect Alaska’s natural environment and the diverse cultures and ways of life it sustains? If so, do your part to recognize their contributions by nominating them for an award in one of eight categories. Nominations are due to ACF by […]