Current Grant and Scholarship Programs
Homer Foundation Quick Response Grants Program
This is a non-competitive, year-round grants program and is the primary way for the Homer Foundation to distribute funds to the community that align with our mission of enhancing the qualify of life for the citizens of the greater Homer area through charitable activities.
Grant requests up to $5,000 are accepted year-round with a thirty-day response time. We have transitioned to a new software management system and the link below will take you to that platform. You will need to create your profile to apply. If you are unable to complete an online application, a paper copy may be available upon request and will have an earlier deadline each month. Contact the Homer Foundation staff at info@homerfoundation.org or 235-0541 for more information. Office and Program Manager Lauren Seaton is available to answer questions about this program or review your application before submitting it if time allows.
The Quick Response Grants are considered at a monthly meeting. The 2026 dates on which applications are due are as follows:
- Monday January 26th
- Monday, February 23rd
- Monday, April 27th
- Monday, May 25th
- Monday, June 29th
- Monday, July 27th
- Monday, August 24th
- Monday, September 28th
- Monday, October 26th
- Monday, November 30th
Community Impact Grants
This is another non-competitive, year-round grants program used by the Homer Foundation to meet its mission. This grant program is for support over $5,000 to organizations that reside or provide programs on the southern Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. These types of requests are reviewed by the entire Board of Trustees and begin with a Letter of Inquiry. Please contact the staff prior to submission of a letter of inquiry.
City of Homer Grants Program
The City of Homer grants program provides funding to many Homer nonprofits that provide essential and enriching programs to the community. The Homer Foundation administers the program and manages an endowment fund for the city. Applications open on January 1st annually and are due February 24, 2026.
City of Homer Grant Application 2026
City of Homer Grant Evaluation
Educators Professional Development Scholarship
The Educators Professional Development Fund was established by local area educators and community members. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to public school educators seeking to expand their knowledge/teaching ability/obtain continuing education credits. Funds may be used for, but not limited to:
- class tuition/workshops/conferences
- books, equipment and/or supplies for professional development purposes
- transportation and/or accommodations for professional development
- bringing in guest speakers/presenters for educators
Previous Grant Recipients
Other Grant Programs
Emergency Loans
The Homer Foundation has the ability to provide short-term, no-interest loans to nonprofits experiencing closure due to natural disaster or unforeseen events. Contact the Homer Foundation for more information.
YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) Grants Program
The Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee administers its own grants program for youth-related issues.
Scholarships
The Homer Foundation administers several scholarships for students in the greater Homer area. For more information about these individual scholarships, or to apply, visit our page here. Applications for 2026 are due March 18th, 2026.
City of Homer Grants Program
The City of Homer grants program provides funding to many Homer nonprofits that provide essential and enriching programs to the community. The Homer Foundation administers the program and manages an endowment fund for the city. Applications open on January 1st annually and are due late February.