The mission of the funder is to honor children and provide for the needs of Anchorage School District high school choirs, thereby ensuring their continued growth and community engagement.
The Vocational Fund for Alaska’s Future (VFAF) grant program is designed to support projects that aim to create a highly qualified and skilled workforce in Alaska, particularly within the natural resource development industries. The program encourages the development of relevant skills among Alaskans of all ages in various disciplines including electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, welding, mining, engineering, geology, and other related fields. Scholarships are available through this fund to support the educational endeavors in these areas. Projects that enhance career awareness, employability skills, and encourage the acquisition of cross-sector skills are given priority.
Funding preferences include: The petroleum, natural gas, and mineral extraction sectors. Initiatives that favor or are advantageous to rural areas in Alaska, with a particular interest in projects or efforts that serve the communities within the Bristol Bay Region.