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There are still many environmental and energy funding opportunities available for communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Below we’ve shared relevant and upcoming funding opportunities. Unfortunately, due to changes in federal funding policies, our Center's services are slowed down until further notice. This funding page will not be consistently updated after March 21st. We apologize for funding opportunities that are out of date.
For additional funding discovery support, while our request intake form remains open, please expect significant delays or disruptions in our response. We hope the private funding spreadsheets to the right can still support your important work.
We want to make it easier for you to track foundation and other private dollars that are local and relevant to you.
We've put together the following spreadsheets to summarize philanthropic funding opportunities. We encourage you to bookmark these resources, as we will continue to update them as we discover more funding opportunities. You can also download a copy to focus on the funding sources most relevant to you.
Funding Organization | Funding Opportunity | Funding Source Type | Due Date | Website | Geography | Amount Available | Brief Description | Eligibility Requirements |
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Philanthropy Northwest | Thriving Communities Grantmakers Non-Compete | Other | Sept 2, 2025 | Learn More | Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington | $48 million available, $75,000 per award | The Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program aims to make it easier for community-based organizations to access federal environmental justice funding. Eligible applicants are “severely capacity-constrained” organizations: those with budgets under $500,000 or those serving areas with populations of 50,000 people or fewer. If you meet this eligibility criteria, you may complete the non-compete intake form. | Nonprofit organization, Tribal governments, Intertribal consortia, Native American organizations, local governments, Institutions of higher education |
Oregon Health Authority | Public Health Equity grant | State | Aug 22, 2025 | Learn More | Oregon | Awards are intended to be $25,000-300,000 per funded program area | Many different funding categories including Environmental Public Health, Preventing Environmental Exposures for Children's Health, and Community Resilience. | Community-based organizations that operate in the state of OR |
Energy Trust of Oregon | Working Together Grants | Other | Aug 15, 2025 | Learn More | Oregon | $100,000 available, $5-10K per award | To help nonprofit organizations reach and serve their customers and communities with clean energy solutions. Level 1: To conduct outreach, explore Energy Trust offers and build capacity through education and training. Level 2: To supplement an existing program or program in development that would result in customer participation in Energy Trust’s energy efficiency and renewable energy offers. | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Oregon or Washington |
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Lead Hazard Reduction grant program | Federal | Aug 14, 2025 | Learn More | National | $364.5 million available, $1-7 million per award | To maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, cities, counties/parishes, Native American Tribes or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental or owner-occupied housing populations. | Federally recognized Tribes, state governments, city or town governments, county governments, special district governments |
Washington Department of Commerce | Tribal Electric Boats Program | State | Oct 23, 2025 | Learn More | Washington | $4.75 million available, up to $1.187 million per award | This grant program is for the purchase of or conversion to electric motors and engines for fishing vessels, including vessels for patrol, research, or other uses that ensure tribal fishing rights and activities. Funds can be used for project management, engineering, new vessels, vessel repowers, engine retrofits, charging pedestals, make-ready infrastructure, ongoing operations and maintenance, and other project-related costs. | Federally recognized tribes or enterprises operated by federally recognized tribes whose traditional lands and territories included parts of Washington or were directly adjacent to Washington’s border. |
USDA Rural Development | Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants | Federal | Rolling | Learn More | National | Up to $1 million per award | Projects that help eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Projects may include: Constructing water transmission line or extension; Repairing breaks or leaks in existing water distribution line; Addressing related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply; Construction of new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatment plants, and/or other sources of water (water source up to and including the treatment plant). | Rurally located public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and Federally recognized Tribes |
Bureau of Reclamation | Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes | Federal | Oct 14, 2025 | Learn More | National | $9 million available, $50K-$2 million per award | To provide emergency drought relief for Tribes. Activities funded through this Program must provide near-term drought relief actions that mitigate drought impacts for Tribes who are impacted by the operation of a Reclamation water project. | Federally recognized Tribes in 17 western states, including WA, ID and OR |
National Forest Foundation | Matching Awards Program: Connecting People to Forests | Private | Jan 2026 (specific date TBD) | Learn More | National | TBD, but previously about $5,000-70,000 per award | Focuses primarily on in-person community engagement and completion of appropriate stewardship activities. Program goals are to create lasting change that will allow all communities opportunities to benefit from activities on National Forest System lands or adjacent public lands. | Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and universities. |
University of Washington | Washington Coastal Resilience and Adaptation Funding for Tribes (WA-CRAFT) | Other | Aug 11, 2025 | Learn More | Washington | $60,000 per eligible Tribe | Non-competitive funding for coastal WA Tribes to support climate resilience work through activities such as capacity building, climate change vulnerability assessment or adaptation planning, adaptation implementation projects, policy development and more. | Federally recognized Tribes located on the Washington coast. See here for all eligible Tribes |
Environmental Protection Agency | FY2026 Brownfields Job Training Grants Program | Federal | Sep 26, 2026 | Learn More | National | $14 million available, up to $500,000 per award | This funding helps communities address challenges posed by Brownfields through robust job training programs that work alongside remediation and redevelopment efforts. Grant awards are selected through a competitive process and are available for up to $500,000 with a project period of up to five years, with up to 20 awards anticipated. | Local government, nonprofit organization, federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Village or Corporation, (check NOFO page 3) |
Tribal Energy Alternatives | Tribal Solar Gap Funding | Private | Aug 15, 2025 | Learn More | National | Up to $250,000 per award | The Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant supports solar projects of any type that require a tribal cost-share (ex. Federal or State grant programs) or are leveraging funding from other grant opportunities or initiatives. | Federally recognized tribal governments, Tribally led nonprofits including schools |
Social Justice Fund Northwest | Mountain West Organizing Grant | Private | Aug 14, 2025 | Learn More | Oregon, Idaho | Two-year grants of $25,000 per year, totaling $50,000 per organization. | Support community organizing that builds grassroots power such as Building capacity and knowledge around anti-hate and white nationalist movements; equitable access to affordable housing and healthcare; public advocacy; coalition-building and base-building; policy making at the local and statewide levels. | 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or fiscally sponsored organizations, or Tribal government or agency; organizations must work within SJF's community organizing framework, priority for BIPOC-led and rural focused organizations |
Oregon Department of Energy | Community Renewable Energy Program (C-REP) | State | Sep 19, 2025 | Learn More | Oregon | $12 million available, up to $100K for planning, up to $1 million for construction | For planning or constructing a community renewable energy or energy resilience project. Eligible projects include renewable energy generation systems like solar or wind, and energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging stations, or microgrid technologies paired with new or existing renewable energy systems. | Oregon Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities. Public bodies include counties, municipalities, and special government bodies such as ports and irrigation districts. |
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality | Oregon Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure Grants | State | Aug 15, 2025 | Learn More | Oregon | $3 million available, up to $249,000 per award | To develop plans and install charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicle fleets. OZEF awards will cover up to 80% of eligible costs, with up to $137,000 available for installation of a single DC fast charger, or up to $249,000 for two DC fast chargers. | Oregon businesses, organizations, local governments and individuals planning to install private and/or public charging infrastructure. |
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality | Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants | State | Aug 15, 2025 | Learn More | Oregon | About $12.8 million available, amount varies | To swap older diesel vehicles, engines or equipment for similar, newer, cleaner zero-emission vehicles, technologies or retrofit exhaust controls. | Oregon businesses, organizations, local governments and individuals with medium- and heavy-duty diesel fleets |
National Forest Foundation | Standard grants - 2025 Collaborative Capacity Program | Private | Aug 22, 2025 | Learn More | National | 10-15 awards up to $30,000; 5-10 awards up to $75,000 | The National Forest Foundation’s Collaborative Capacity Program financial awards provide resources to support collaborative activities that increase wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, forest health, and rural economies. Eligible efforts must describe how investments in collaboration will support a long-term strategy for achieving stewardship outcomes and how these outcomes benefit National Forest System lands. | Federally recognized Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, local government entities, colleges and universities. |
USDA Rural Development | Grants for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages | Federal | Accepted year round | Learn More | Alaska | Up to 75% of project costs | This program helps remote Alaskan villages provide safe, reliable drinking water and waste disposal systems for households and businesses. The grant must be used to remedy a dire sanitation condition such as: Recurring instances of waterborne communicable disease; Individual residents hauling water to or human waste from, their homes or are using outhouses because no community-wide water and sewer system exists. | Rural Alaska villages with a population of 10,000 or less and median income less than 110% of state average (or ADEC or ANTHC can apply on village behalf) |
Social Justice Fund Northwest | Emerging Justice Fund | Private | 5 deadlines in 2025, last one is Sept 12 | Learn More | Washington, Oregon, Idaho | $500,000 available, $10,000 per award | Unrestricted funds to resource grassroots organizing for communities that have been and continue to be targeted by Federal, State and Local policies. The Emerging Justice Fund will resource organizations that are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color-led. | 501c3 or 501c4, Tribal government or agency, fiscally sponsored by above orgs or governments |
Rasmuson Foundation | Tier 1 Awards | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Alaska | Up to $35,000 | For small capital projects and one-time investments in things like technology upgrades, renovation work, vehicles, and furnishings | 501c3 organization, or local or Tribal government in Alaska |
Alaska Conservation Foundation | Rapid Response grants | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Alaska | Up to $15,000 | Support for direct conservation action to address urgent or unforeseen opportunities or threats of statewide significance, leading to more robust environmental policy and enduring conservation impact. | Nonprofit or equivalent engaged in conservation advocacy |
Seward Community Foundation | Mini grants | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Alaska | U to $1,000 | Grants may support a broad range of community needs, including, but not limited to: health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development. | 501c3 organizations, Tribal entities, schools or faith-based organizations in Seward or Moose Pass |
Murdock Charitable Trust | Strategic Grants | Private | Oct 1-Dec 26, 2025, Letter of Inquiry required as first step, new three-period annual cycle | Learn More | Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington | Varies, up to $3 million | Strategic grant funding on projects that contribute to human flourishing, enhancing nonprofit organizational capacity and furthering mission-focused impact to the Pacific Northwest. | Nonprofit organization, federally recognized tribal entity, or some government entities like university or medical center |
Wildhorse Foundation | General grants | Tribal | Oct 1 and quarterly | Learn More | Washington, Oregon | Up to $30,000 | To advance program areas such as Environmental Protection, Salmon Restoration, Arts, Cultural Activities, Education and Public Health. | Nonprofit, Tribal or government organization in the Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation homelands |
Inatai Foundation | Sponsorships | Private | 60 days before planned event | Learn More | Washington | $2,500-5,000 per event | To support events and gatherings, especially for organizations working for equity and racial justice. | 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organization, tribe, or nonprofit corporation based in Washington or providing services to Washington communities |
Seattle Foundation | Neighbor 2 Neighbor | Private | Oct 30, 2025 and quarterly | Learn More | Washington | Up to $7,500 | Address racial and economic inequities by supporting projects that increase community engagement, power and influence of those most affected by those inequities. | Small organizations in South Seattle, White Center, Kent and SeaTac/Tukwila. |
The Norcliffe Foundation | General grants | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Washington | Varies | For capacity building, capital, operating, and program support in the areas of Civic & Community, Arts & Culture, Education, Human & Social Services, Healthcare & Research | 501c3 org or fiscal sponsor located within Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit counties, Snohomish, Thurston, Whatcom |
Community Foundation of Southwest Washington | Focus Grants | Private | August 30, 2025 | Learn More | Washington | $25,000-50,000 | Flexible, general operation support for orgs working to disrupt intergenerational poverty and addressing basic needs, educational attainment and asset building. | 501c3 organizations, fiscally sponsored projects, government and tribal agencies, churches, school district, and other public entities in Cowlitz, Clark and Skamania County |
Community Foundation of Southwest Washington | Social Justice & Resiliency Grants | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Washington | $5,000-25,000 | Rapid response grants to BIPOC or culturally specific orgs, or orgs focused on systemic change, policy, advocacy efforts, or equity work. | 501c3 organizations, fiscally sponsored projects, government and tribal agencies, churches, school district, and other public entities in Cowlitz, Clark and Skamania County |
Spirit Mountain Community Fund | Large Grants | Tribal | Letter of intent by Oct 1, full proposal by Dec 1, 2025 (repeats quarterly) | Learn More | Oregon | Up to $50K for programmatic work, $100K for capital projects | 6 programmatic areas, including Environmental Preservation that support those who restore, preserve and protect our air, water, land and living environment so we can leave a healthier future for generations to come. And additional priorities in Environmental Preservation | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in an 11-county service area, government agencies in Lane, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill County, and to the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon. |
Spirit Mountain Community Fund | Small Grants | Tribal | Letter of intent by Sep 3, full proposal by Nov 11, 2025 (repeats quarterly) | Learn More | Oregon | Up to $7,500 | 6 programmatic areas, including Environmental Preservation that support those who restore, preserve and protect our air, water, land and living environment so we can leave a healthier future for generations to come. And additional priorities in Environmental Preservation | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in an 11-county service area, government agencies in Lane, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill County, and to the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon. |
Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) | Mini grants | Other | Oct 1, 2025 (and quarterly) | Learn More | Oregon | $50,000 available per quarter, up to $5,000 per award | For activities that align with the PCEF goals of addressing climate change while advancing racial and social justice. Mini grants provide an opportunity for organizations to fund a wide range of activities, including grant writing support, small projects, events, and training. | Nonprofit organizations, including fiscal sponsors, for projects in Portland |
Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation | Small Grants program | Private | Rolling, until funds are utilized | Learn More | Oregon | Up to $5,000 per award | Be more responsive to needs that make a positive impact on South Coast of Oregon communities. The grants can be used for a variety of capacity or project work. | Community projects in the South Coast of Oregon |
Social Justice Fund Northwest | Seed Grants | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Washington, Oregon, Idaho | Up to $5,000 per award | General operating grants to support new and emerging groups that are developing their community organizing work but might not yet meet all the qualifications for SJF’s Giving Project grants. | 501(c)(3) or 501(c)4 nonprofit, federally recognized Tribal government or agency or fiscally sponsored by either a nonprofit or Tribal government and use a community organizing approach |
Social Justice Fund Northwest | Rapid Response grants | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Washington, Oregon, Idaho | Up to $3,000 per award | Project specific grants to help grassroots organizations respond quickly to the changing political climate with actions and/or strategies that could not have been anticipated. | 501(c)(3) or 501(c)4 nonprofit, federally recognized Tribal government or agency or fiscally sponsored by either a nonprofit or Tribal government and use a community organizing approach |
PGE | Community Sponsorships and Contributions | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Oregon | Up to about $5,000 per award | Community partnerships focus on climate science, clean energy education, workforce development and environmental stewardship. | 501(c)(3) or qualifying equivalent in PGE territory |
Pacific Power | Grant writing support | Private | Rolling | Learn More | Washington | Grant writing costs | Grant writing support for EV-related grants | Nonresidential Pacific Power customers in Washington |
Reser Family Foundation | Fast Track Grant Program | Private | Feb 1, 2026 (repeats every 6 months) | Learn More | Oregon | Up to $15,000 per award | 4 funding priorities - Environment, Health, Education and Arts. Environment - Grants supporting the vitality of the natural environment. Grants supporting the built environment & community development. | 501(c)(3) for at least 3 years based in Oregon, public schools, Oregon municipalities, Tribal entities |
Reser Family Foundation | Mid Size Grant Program | Private | Feb 1, 2026 (repeats every 6 months) | Learn More | Oregon | $20,000-60,000 per award | 4 funding priorities - Environment, Health, Education and Arts. Environment - Grants supporting the vitality of the natural environment. Grants supporting the built environment & community development. | 501(c)(3) for at least 3 years based in Oregon, public schools, Oregon municipalities, Tribal entities |
Roundhouse Foundation | Small Grants | Private | Open January - Nov 30; new apps considered monthly. | Learn More | Oregon | $500-2,500 per award | Small grants can support grassroots, innovative work and projects that may not have a need for a significant budget. Small grants also offer opportunities to explore and test new approaches and endeavors which can then be replicated for broader impact. For new partners, this is a great first-time grant program to consider. | 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities (including special districts) and Tribal governments serving rural Oregon, especially first-time partners. |
Ford Family Foundation | Technical Assistance Grants | Private | Rolling - always open | Learn More | Oregon | Up to $5,000 | These grants can be used to attend a conference, develop leadership expertise, engage in strategic planning or hire an outside consultant with specialized expertise. | Mostly 501c3 nonprofits, governmental agencies and tribal nations in rural Oregon. |
Ford Family Foundation | Good Neighbor Grants | Private | Rolling - always open | Learn More | Oregon | Up to $25,000 | Good Neighbor grants are designed to support the initiatives that matter in community, including unforeseen emergencies that interrupt programming or services. Ford funds both program and capital requests. | Mostly 501c3 nonprofits, governmental agencies and tribal nations in rural Oregon. |
Ford Family Foundation | Larger funding requests | Private | Rolling - always open | Learn More | Oregon | Over $25,000 | For programs, operations and capital projects that align with funding priorities such as community, family and education. | Mostly 501c3 nonprofits, governmental agencies and tribal nations in rural Oregon. |
NDN Collective | Community Action Fund | Private | Rolling until Oct 31, 2025 or funds expended | Learn More | National | Up to $20,000 | The Community Action Fund (CAF) grants support direct actions and organizing efforts that are often urgent and time sensitive. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous peoples rights, communities and nations, including responses to climate disasters. | Indigenous-led frontline, grassroots, and community-based groups and organizations, including non-profit organizations, U.S. based Tribes, tribal non-profit entities or tribal programs, Alaska Native Villages or their non-profit entities, and Individual Indigenous people leading direct action or movement building work. |
US DOE Office of Indian Energy | Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands | Federal | Notice of Intent to launch funding in spring 2025 (still has not been posted) | Learn More | National | $25 million available, up to $100,000-$5 million per award | Install energy generating system(s) and/or energy efficiency measure(s) for Tribal building(s) Deploy community-scale energy generating system(s) or energy storage on Tribal lands Install integrated energy system(s) for autonomous operation (independent of the traditional centralized electric power grid) to power a single or multiple essential Tribal building(s) during emergency situations or for Tribal community resilience Power unelectrified Tribal buildings. | Tribes, which include Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations (hereafter referred collectively as “Indian Tribes”),Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations |
Idaho Power | Solar 4R Schools | Other | March 1 and Oct 1 each year | Learn More | Idaho | Cost of solar panels + electricity bill offset | Solar 4R Schools educates students about renewable energy by placing solar installations on school property, along with a data monitoring system and a curriculum package. Energy generated by these small-scale solar-electric systems helps participating schools offset a portion of their electricity use. | K-12 schools in Idaho Power's service area. |
Bonneville Power Administration | Tribal Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program | Federal | Sept 30, 2025 | Learn More | Idaho, Oregon, Washington | Typical awards range from $15,000-$100,000 | The purpose of BPA funding is to increase energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by Eligible Low Income Persons/Participants (ELP) in areas served by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Utility Customers. | American Indian Tribes serving Eligible Low-Income Persons/Participants (ELP) in areas served by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) |
Clean Energy Group | Technical Assistance Fund | Private | Rolling | Learn More | National | Typical grant is $9,500 | The Technical Assistance Fund provides dedicated one-on-one support to help organizations gain a better understanding of solar+storage and its benefits, along with targeted funding to engage technical expertise to produce a solar+storage feasibility assessment for a proposed project. | Projects must directly serve low-income communities, communities of color, environmental justice and frontline communities. |
Oregon Department of Forestry | Urban and Community Forestry - Tribal Governments Subaward Programs | State | June 30, 2026 | Learn More | Oregon | $12 million available, awards of $10,000-$1 million | Promote community and urban forest investment and tree equity for overburdened and underserved communities. | Federally recognized Tribes |
Rasmuson Foundation | Legacy Grants | Private | Feb 15 and Aug 15, repeated each year | Learn More | Alaska | Minimum $250,000 | Legacy grants support capital projects, programs of strategic importance, and innovative solutions to issues of community or statewide significance. Examples of projects: Construction, renovation, and furnishings Large-scale creative works Buildings, equipment, and vehicles Historic preservation Pilot projects or program expansion Some types of match funding | Organizations working in Alaska - 501(c)(3) organization, or a local or Tribal government. |
Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources | Government Leading by Example | State | Applications currently being accepted (no listed due date) | Learn More | Idaho | For rural cities and counties that want to save energy in existing public buildings. Approved applicants will receive a building energy audit which will identify energy saving opportunities, and may qualify for some cost-share funding on energy efficient retrofits. | For rural cities and counties in Idaho | |
U.S. Department of Agriculture | Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program (LGP) | Federal | rolling | Learn More | National | Loan Funds | Insured loans primarily finance the construction of electric distribution facilities in rural areas. The guaranteed loan program has been expanded and is now available to finance generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. The loans and loan guarantees finance the construction of electric distribution, transmission, and generation facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, as well as demand side management, energy conservation programs, and on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems. | Most retail or power supply providers serving qualified rural areas, including: State and local governmental entities Federally-recognized Tribes Nonprofits including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual associations For-profit businesses (must be a corporation or limited liability company) |
Washington Department of Commerce | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) for local governments | State | Until all funds are subscribed | Learn More | Washington | Varies, awards have been $15,000-$253,000 | The program funds three types of pre-construction activities: Communities that work with consultants to develop plans and strategies for energy efficiency and conservation including financing, purchasing, and installing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero-emission transportation and associated infrastructure Energy audits that are conducted on commercial and residential buildings Public education programs developed to build public awareness and energy saving actions | Washington local governments, such as city and counties |
USDA Rural Development | Rural Energy For America Program (REAP) | Federal | Through 2031, with application deadlines each quarter | Learn More | National | up $1 million | Promote energy efficiency and underutilized renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses through: (1) grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance; (2) financial assistance for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems; and (3) technical assistance for applying for Rural Energy for America Program funding. | Agriculture producers, Rural small businesses |

“The methods for this work approved by US EPA allows tribal governments and their members to identify and prioritize the needs they will see addressed for their individual community.”
– Kristin K’eit, RCAC Alaska Field Manager and Environmental Finance Center Manager based in Anchorage, Alaska