Grant Program
Thank you for your interest in the Alaska Ski for Women (ASFW) Grant Program. This fundraising opportunity fulfills the secondary objective of our event, which is to raise money f local nonprofit organizations that help stop the cycle of domestic abuse against women and children. Not only does the ASFW Committee want to support organizations providing a safe place for women and children to go in time of crisis, but we also want to support programs helping women after crisis to regain their self-esteem, their independence and a healthy lifestyle. The ASFW Committee sincerely wishes each applicant continued success with your endeavors supporting the women and children in our community throughout the year.
Requirements for Grant Applications
All grant proposals must directly support the following requirements:
1. Must be a local community nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
- Provides services helping to stop the cycle of domestic abuse against women and children.
- Said services raise women and children’s self-esteem, and gains physical and emotional well being through a healthy lifestyle.
2. Complete a Grant Application using the format specified below.
3. Both soft and hard copies of the Grant Application are due by April 15. Send a soft copy of the Grant Application to Sue Looney and two hard copies, postmarked by April 15 to:
Alaska Ski for Women
Grant Program Committee
203 W. 15th Ave, #204
Anchorage, AK 99501
E-Mail: rkornfield@gci.net
| Grant Program Timeline | |
| ASFW Event Date | End of January or first week of February |
| Estimate of available grant money; Grant Program revisions completed if required | February 28 |
| Grant Program open for proposals | March 1 – April 15 |
| ASFW Committee review/approvals | April 16 – May 31 |
| NSAA Board approval | June 1 – 15 |
| Notifications to Grant Applicants | June 30 |
A complete Grant Application includes the following:
Applicants must use the templates provided. The maximum number of pages for the
Grant Application narrative is 5 pages, whereas attachments can add up to 10 additional
pages for a maximum of 16 total pages.
1. Cover/Summary page (1 page) - Use template provided (download)
2. Application (1-5 pages) – Includes a narrative Abstract of 100 words or less, providing a synopsis of the proposed project, and the Proposal. The Proposal format must follow the Rating Sheet in order. Brevity is strongly encouraged when describing key points.
3. Attachments (no more than 10 pages) - Relevant supplemental material such as a resume(s), brochure, sample of previous work, newsletter, newspaper/magazine article(s), etc.
Grant Application Review
Grant Applicants may receive a call or visit from a member of the ASFW Grant
Program Committee for clarification or to potentially request a revision to the
Grant Application prior to the final ASFW Committee and NSAA Board approval.
The Grant Committee reviews and rates the applications. The ratings determine whether the Committee makes a recommendation to the NSAA Board to approve the application.
Information Sheet
Cover / Summary Sheet
Rating Sheet