Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Rasmuson Foundation awards $50,000 annually to established artists in Alaska. You must have been a full-time resident for at least five years and show decades of sustained artistic practice with an extensive independent body of work. There is no application fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. $50,000
“$50,000 award”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Full-time Alaska resident for past 5 years and duration of grant period; decades of experience creating art; established artist with extensive independent body of work; often producing work currently. Alaskan residency required.
“Full-time Alaska resident for past 5 years and duration of grant period”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Alaska-based panel of artists and arts experts; criteria include impact on Alaska arts/culture, quality of work over career, creative accomplishments and future promise, and cultural responsibility (no cultural appropriation).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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