The mission of the funder is to honor children and provide for the needs of Anchorage School District high school choirs, thereby ensuring their continued growth and community engagement.
The grant program, a partnership between Rasmuson Foundation and The Alaska Community Foundation, is designed to support 2022 camps and youth programming across Alaska. It aims to enhance the availability and access to camping and youth programming for Alaskan families, acknowledging the state's high participation rate in outdoor activities. The initiative focuses on providing financial support to organizations that help reduce the economic barriers for children wishing to attend camps. This includes offering scholarships or camperships to assist with fees, covering special expenses like transport or program delivery modifications, and funding staff professional development and training. The grant seeks to ensure equitable access to diverse camping experiences across Alaska, prioritizing projects that have the capacity for implementation, can demonstrate significant reach and impact, and promote equitable access.