Supporting Pride, Visibility, and Community in Valdez
Identity is now accepting applications for a one-time grant created to support LGBTQIA2S+ organizing in the Valdez area.
This opportunity was developed to ensure that funds raised through a past fiscal sponsorship are used ethically, equitably, and in alignment with nonprofit law—to uplift Pride, visibility, and care for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in Valdez.
Who Can Apply:
- Individual organizers
- Informal community groups
- Nonprofit organizations
Priority will be given to applicants with a history of LGBTQIA2S+ organizing in Valdez.
Grant Amounts:
Up to $3,500 per proposal
Funds can support:
- Pride events or community gatherings
- Health education and wellness activities
- Cultural, artistic, or visibility-focused initiatives
- Trainings or peer support programming for LGBTQIA2S+ Alaskans
Deadline to Apply:
July 31, 2025
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are awarded.
Early Disbursement Available:
Up to 50% of approved budgets may be advanced to individuals
Up to 90% to nonprofit organizations
Why This Matters
These funds were raised through a prior fiscal sponsorship and the hard work of Valdez organizers. While the original committee has since disbanded, we know that local efforts to support the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Valdez continue.
Although no formal successor was named and no legal documentation exists to transfer the sponsorship, the purpose of these funds remains unchanged: to uplift and resource LGBTQIA2S+ organizing in Valdez.
This grant was created to carry that purpose forward in a way that is transparent, accessible, and grounded in care. It ensures that the remaining balance goes directly to community efforts—not left in limbo.
Any funds not awarded or spent by December 31, 2025, will be redirected into Identity’s Health Equity Fund—a mutual aid initiative that helps uninsured and underinsured LGBTQIA2S+ Alaskans access healthcare.
How to Apply
Download the full RFP and submit your completed application via email to:
Jacob Hale - Interim Finance Director, Identity Inc.
📧 jacob.hale@identityinc.org
📞 907-217-1998
