Alaska Conservation Foundation envisions an inspiring Alaska that is naturally thriving, biologically and culturally diverse, rich in wildlands, bountiful in terrestrial and marine life, sustainable in its economic development, and thoughtfully protected—forever. The Foundation protects Alaska’s natural environment and the diverse cultures and ways of life it sustains by promoting conservation philanthropy and strategically directing resources to conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives.
The Alaska Conservation Foundation’s Indigenous Fund, previously known as the Travel Fund, is directed towards conservation organizations actively addressing critical conservation issues in Alaska, with a current focus on protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Bristol Bay, the Tongass National Forest, and efforts to prevent hardrock mining. The grant supports activities that elevate Indigenous voices in conservation issues, enabling key staff to travel for hearings, testify before decision-makers, and reach important audiences, including travel within rural Alaska and to Washington DC. Grant support includes airfare, lodging, per diem, transportation, virtual gatherings, and digital organizing efforts.