Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund 2026 grant application period is now open

(Juneau Community Foundation press release)

The Juneau Community Foundation’s Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund will accept applications for funding support through June 1.

This fund awards grants that benefit and enhance the health, education, and welfare of individuals in Southeast Alaska, particularly supporting nonprofit organizations that need funds for services, equipment, activities, and training that support young children, youth, seniors, and special needs groups. For 32 years the Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund has distributed $635,984 to more than 110 different organizations, programs, and individuals.  

Examples of possible Foundation financial support include, but are not limited to:

• Charitable organizations, foundations, or other non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, childcare institutions, foster parent programs, and early childhood education programs in Southeast Alaska.

• Individuals, within organizations, who are pursuing special training/education costs for tuition, transportation, or lodging expenses related to professional conferences, training, or educational programs.

• Events or special services that enhance overall quality of life, such as amateur sports organizations, children’s music, and arts/theater activities that encourage participation through sponsorship of programs and events open to all individuals.

Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the program being supported or attended, reasonableness and accuracy of a proposed budget, background and experience of the applicant, support from other sources, and appropriateness to the objectives of the fund.

To learn more about the fund, this grant opportunity, and to receive an application form visit www.juneaucf.org or contact Rachel Disney at the Juneau Community Foundation at rachel@juneaucf.org or (907) 209-3706.