Nourished Communities Initiative
The Palmer Community Foundation (PCF) Grant application deadline is March 31, 2026. This year the Alaska Community Foundation is contributing up to $10,000 in Nourished Communities Initiative matching funds toward PCF’s 2026 grant giving. Qualified PCF grant awardees who support local food security needs and programs are eligible for a 2:1 match. Example: A PCF grant of $1,500 to a proposed food security program or project will be matched 2:1 with an additional $3,000 for a total award of $4,500. To learn more about PCF’s 2026 grants and how to apply go to https://palmercf.org/grants/
2026 Competitive Grant Cycle
https://palmercf.org/grantsFor more information about our 2026 Grant Cycle and to begin the application process, please click the link above.
Palmer Community Foundation Grant Writing Workshop
Palmer Community Foundation is hosting a free Grant Writing Workshop March 6, 2026. This 3-hour, hands-on grant writing workshop is designed to help applicants turn strong ideas into competitive grant applications for the Palmer Community Foundation. Participants will work directly with our team to understand funding priorities, eligibility requirements, and what makes a successful application. Through guided exercises, real examples, and dedicated writing time, attendees will leave with a clear idea and substantial progress on a grant application tailored to our foundation. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to strengthen your approach, this workshop offers practical tools, direct…
Making Palmer a better place to live, work, and play
The Palmer Community Foundation (PCF) supports local resiliency and self-reliance in Matanuska River watershed communities. We are committed to maintaining Palmer as a thriving community where people can live, work, raise families, and retire. Through our competitive grant program, we support local projects and organizations that are essential to the vitality of our area.
The Palmer Community Foundation is a long-term endowment for our local community. Donations to our permanent endowment fund are professionally managed and protected by The Alaska Community Foundation. Your contribution to PCF is an investment in the future of our community and 100% of your gift goes directly to grantmaking. As our endowment grows through investment income, bequests, and continued donations, it will offer an increasingly large resource to meet local needs over time.
To learn more about the relationship between PCF and The Alaska Community Foundation, please click here.