Education grants are government grants for students or teachers who are looking to complete or expand their level of education. The department of education in Alaska has a budget of $2,274,715,347.00 a year in just elementary and secondary education. Students enrolled in Alaska schools can look into education grants in addition to scholarships. In fact, students can look at education grants as scholarships government from their local government.

Of all the people in Alaska, over 91.40% have high school diplomas, over 26.60% have post secondary degrees, and over 9.00 have at least 1 graduate school degree. Education expense in Alaska is not cheap. Although there are student loans available, students should look into education grants first. Unlike loans, students do not have to pay back the amount they receive in grants.

Teachers in Alaska need to constantly stay on top of new materials. Most teachers need to study part-time while teaching full-time at their regular day jobs in schools. The cost to study part-time can be expensive in Alaska. For example, for elementary school teachers, with an average salary of $58,395.00, it can be hard for them to come up with the tuition fees to study part-time. Vice versa with Alaska's secondary school teachers, who have an average salary of $58,395.00.

Applying for Education Grants

Whether if you are a college or graduate student, or a teacher or professor who is looking to pursue higher education, you can apply for Alaska Education Grants by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of FAFSA in Alaska ensures all eligible residents in Alaska can benefit from federally funded financial aid for education.

To apply for education grants in Alaska, contact Alaska financial aid agencies, or

Access Applicant Portal

Current online applicants in Alaska are browsing from the following cities: Anchorage, Chugiak, Old Kotzebue, Denali National Park, Yakutat, Unalakleet, Iliamna, Wasilla, McKinley Park, Point Lay

Recent State Funding Opportunities

Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:

Funding Opportunity
Management, Species, Nuisance Wildlife Management (RAM Number: FXSBA53256122) and Management, Species, Black and Brown Bear Study, (RAM Number: FXSBA53256120), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska (Apply for W911KB 25 2 0003)

Funding Number: W911KB 25 2 0003
Agency: Alaska District
Category: Environment
Funding Amount: $190,000
Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) (SOW 25-105), Richardson Training Area, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (Apply for W911KB 25 2 0001)

Funding Number: W911KB 25 2 0001
Agency: Alaska District
Category: Environment
Funding Amount: $1,018,368
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) (Apply for G25AS00231)

Funding Number: G25AS00231
Agency: Geological Survey
Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Amount: $133,184
Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) (Apply for SM 25 016)

Funding Number: SM 25 016
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $350,000
Alaska Native Organization Comanagement Grant Program (Apply for NOAA NMFS AK 2025 29367)

Funding Number: NOAA NMFS AK 2025 29367
Agency: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Category: Environment, Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $1,500,000
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management (Apply for L25AS00154)

Funding Number: L25AS00154
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $100,000
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Wildlife Program (Apply for L25AS00153)

Funding Number: L25AS00153
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $150,000
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Recreation and Visitor Services (Apply for L25AS00126)

Funding Number: L25AS00126
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $100,000
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Invasive and Noxious Plant Management (Apply for L25AS00117)

Funding Number: L25AS00117
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $100,000
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Good Neighbor Authority (Apply for L25AS00118)

Funding Number: L25AS00118
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $400,000

 

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