URIDA lists 75 programs for people in Alaska: 44 from government agencies, 31 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
Rules and ways to apply show what the official pages name, and there can be others. Words in quotation marks are copied from the official page. FPL means the federal poverty level.
CSFP - Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors (Fairbanks Community Food Bank)
Run by Fairbanks Community Food Bank Service, Inc. (Fairbanks Community Food Bank)
Who it is for
Fairbanks, Alaska area (pick-up at the Fairbanks Community Food Bank, 725 26th Avenue): seniors over 60 years who are at or below the CSFP income guidelines.
Fairbanks, Alaska: anyone who needs food ('If you need food, the Fairbanks Community Food Bank is here to help you'); up to ten emergency food box orders per person per calendar year, approximately 20 pounds of food per person in the household (enough for 3 days).
Find Food - Food Bank of Alaska (food pantries, mobile food pantries and community meal sites)
Run by Food Bank of Alaska
Who it is for
Food Bank of Alaska serves 69 communities across Alaska through partner agencies; the digital locator anchoragefood.org is for Anchorage only. Food pantries and mobile food pantries are available to everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Municipality of Anchorage WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)
Run by Municipality of Anchorage Health Department (WIC program)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska (families in the Anchorage Municipality): pregnant women, breastfeeding and post-partum moms, infants 0-12 months and children under 5 who live in Alaska, have a nutritional need and meet WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines (household of 1: $36,908 annual).
TEFAP - Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (Fairbanks Community Food Bank)
Run by Fairbanks Community Food Bank Service, Inc. (Fairbanks Community Food Bank)
Who it is for
Fairbanks, Alaska area: families who meet USDA federal poverty guidelines; food is picked up at the Food Bank (725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks), and the Salvation Army helps pack and deliver 100 boxes to local home-bound recipients.
Anchorage, Alaska area (office at 3510 Spenard Road): all community members who meet CIHA rental eligibility requirements; some apartments are set aside for Alaska Natives and American Indians meeting income criteria. CIHA manages income-restricted and non-income-restricted properties.
Coordinated Entry (Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness)
Run by Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska: people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage; Access Points serve all populations or specific groups (for example youth 13-24 at Covenant House Alaska, families with minors at Christian Health Associates).
Critical Home Repair (Habitat for Humanity Anchorage Home Repair Program)
Run by Habitat for Humanity Anchorage
Who it is for
Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska only. Applicants must own and occupy the home, reside within the Anchorage Municipality, and earn no more than 60% of the county median income for their family size; manufactured or mobile homes and detached garages are not eligible.
Run by RurAL CAP (Rural Alaska Community Action Program)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska: households with low incomes and individuals with special needs, including those with limited credit and/or rental history, who face challenges finding safe and affordable housing in Anchorage.
Coins Can Count (Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility bill assistance)
Run by Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska: only single-family residential customers may apply; funds may only be used to pay water and wastewater bills in the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility service area; sewer-only customers are not eligible.
Heating Assistance Programs (LIHEAP and Alaska Affordable Heating Program)
Run by State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (DPA)
Who it is for
Low-income eligible Alaskans: households with at least $200 in out-of-pocket heating costs per year and income within the 2026-2027 monthly limits (1 person = $3,739); LIHEAP up to 150% and AAHP above 150% and up to 225% of federal poverty income guidelines.
Rural Alaska: the program serves 82,000 Alaskans in 193 communities that are largely reliant on diesel fuel for power generation. The RCA determines if a utility is eligible; AEA determines the eligibility of community facilities and residential customers.
Tanana Chiefs Conference Energy Assistance (tribal LIHEAP, Interior Alaska)
Run by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC)
Who it is for
Interior Alaska: non-Native and Native residents of listed communities (e.g., Tok, Galena, Fort Yukon, McGrath, Nenana, Healy); only Native residents in and around Anderson, Clear, Delta Junction and the Fairbanks area. Income limit e.g. family size 1: $3,344.83 net monthly.
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Sliding Fee Discount Program
Run by Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center (ANHC)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska (4951 Business Park Blvd): ANHC patients; eligibility and discount amount are based on household size and annual income. All patients are encouraged to apply, even with health insurance, including Medicaid.
Interior Community Health Center Dental Care with Sliding Fee Discount (Fairbanks)
Run by Interior Community Health Center (ICHC)
Who it is for
Fairbanks, Alaska (1606 23rd Avenue): patients of all ages, toddlers to seniors, with or without insurance; the sliding fee discount is for patients who qualify based on household size and income level.
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center (NDTC) outpatient opioid use disorder treatment
Run by Narcotic Drug Treatment Center, Inc. (NDTC)
Who it is for
Alaska clinics in Anchorage, Big Lake, and Kenai, for people diagnosed with opioid use disorder; prioritized: pregnant women, hospital transfers, transfers from another OTP, people coming from correctional facilities. Medicaid accepted; 'Patients will not be denied services based on finances.'
The Pathway Home (Southcentral Foundation adolescent mental health program)
Run by Southcentral Foundation (SCF)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska (4000 San Ernesto Avenue): adolescents 13 to 18 years old meeting the admission criteria (e.g., behaviors severe enough to impact ability to function safely in the community; failure at a lower level of care). SCF serves Alaska Native and American Indian people.
Run by Violent Crimes Compensation Board, State of Alaska Department of Public Safety
Who it is for
People with expenses as a direct result of a violent crime in Alaska; compensable crimes listed include murder, assault, sexual assault, robbery, driving under the influence and human trafficking. Eligibility is reviewed case by case; Board awards are discretionary.
Alaska Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program (EI/ILP)
Run by Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services
Who it is for
Statewide in Alaska ('available in all communities in the State of Alaska'): families with infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with developmental concerns, developmental delay or disabilities.
Child Care Assistance Program - Parents Achieving Self Sufficiency (PASS)
Who it is for
Statewide in Alaska: eligible families meeting income and non-income requirements; PASS I for Alaska Temporary Assistance families, PASS II for families transitioning from it with earned income, PASS III for families not eligible for PASS I or II, PASS IV for children in OCS protective services.
thread Referral Services (free child care referrals, Alaska Child Care Resource and Referral)
Who it is for
Alaska families (statewide toll free number); specialized searches for military families and families of children with special needs. 'Free of charge for all child care referral services.'
State Training and Employment Program (STEP) - training for individuals
Who it is for
Alaska residents ('Alaska residency is a program requirement'); individuals are eligible if they have worked in a position covered by unemployment insurance within the last 5 years and need skills to increase their employment outlook.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program (Alaska)
Who it is for
Alaska adults: 'All applicants may be considered eligible for services with priority given to recipients of public assistance, other low-income individuals, veterans, and individuals who are basic skills deficient.'
Run by Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)
Who it is for
Alaska residents for at least 365 days before filing the FAFSA, U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a high school diploma or GED, admitted to an undergraduate or vocational certificate program at a qualifying Alaska institution, enrolled at least half-time, with financial need.
Run by Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)
Who it is for
Alaska residents who graduate from an Alaska high school (public, private, or home school), take a rigorous curriculum and earn a minimum 2.5 GPA or meet a qualifying test score; the award is used at participating Alaska institutions or approved career and technical education programs in the state.
Mature Alaskans Seeking Skills Training (MASST) - Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Run by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training
Who it is for
Alaskans age 55 and older; enrollment screens for age, unemployment status, work-readiness, and income eligibility and prioritizes individuals with the greatest need.
Meals on Wheels - The Salvation Army Older Alaskans Program (OAP), Anchorage
Run by The Salvation Army Older Alaskans Program (OAP)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska seniors. Program eligibility guidelines: 60 years old or older; physically limited in his or her ability to independently carry out normal activities of daily living. Financial resources are not a consideration for eligibility.
Run by State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (DPA)
Who it is for
Alaska residents age 65 or older who are U.S. citizens or Qualified Aliens, have a Social Security Number (or proof one has been applied for), and have countable income that does not exceed the income limits; resources, such as savings, do not count.
People whose disability was present before age 46 and who are eligible for SSI or SSDI because of a disability, have blindness as determined by the Social Security Act, or have a similarly severe disability with a written physician diagnosis; they or an authorized individual can open the account.
Run by Alaska Pioneer Homes, Alaska Department of Family and Community Services
Who it is for
Palmer, Alaska home; 75 percent of the 79 beds are designated for veterans, 25 percent for non-veterans. Applicants: Alaskan resident continuously for at least one year before application, 60 years of age or older; active waitlist also requires need of aid under AS47.55.900.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) - Catholic Social Services Alaska
Run by Catholic Social Services
Who it is for
Anchorage Municipality and Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska: Veterans (or Veteran-headed households) who are very low income (below 80% of the Area Median Income) and currently homeless or expecting to become homeless (has an eviction notice); dishonorable discharges are ineligible.
Veteran Service Officers (Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs)
Run by State of Alaska, Office of Veterans Affairs (Department of Military and Veterans Affairs)
Who it is for
Statewide in Alaska: veterans, their dependents, and survivors; service officers listed in Anchorage, Wasilla, Juneau, Fairbanks, Soldotna, Kodiak and Craig / Ketchikan Gateway.
Alaska Immigration Justice Project (Alaska Institute for Justice)
Run by Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ)
Who it is for
Alaska's immigrant and refugee communities (offices in Anchorage and Juneau); prioritizes survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and those fleeing torture and persecution. Services for trafficking survivors are free.
Statewide in Alaska: all people seeking information about Alaska family law who are NOT represented by a lawyer. The Center provides legal information and educational materials, not legal advice.
Residential Property Tax Exemption (Municipality of Anchorage)
Run by Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal (Finance Department)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska: owner-occupied residential property in the Municipality of Anchorage; 40% of assessed value, up to a maximum of $75,000 of assessed value, may be exempt. Applicant must be a resident of the State of Alaska for the entire year prior to the exemption year.
Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption (Municipality of Anchorage)
Run by Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal (Finance Department)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska: primary residence owned and occupied by a resident 65 or older (65 prior to January 1 of the exemption year), or a widow or widower at least 60 years old of a person who qualified; applicant must be an Alaska resident for the entire prior year.
AnchorRIDES (ADA paratransit and Senior Citizen Transportation, Anchorage)
Run by Municipality of Anchorage Public Transportation Department (PTD)
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska (urbanized Anchorage area): individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using People Mover (ADA paratransit), and people 60 years old and older (Senior Citizens Transportation).
Run by People Mover, Municipality of Anchorage Public Transportation Department
Who it is for
Anchorage, Alaska (People Mover bus service in Anchorage and Eagle River): Half Fare includes seniors age 60 and over, individuals with Medicare cards, Veterans, and people with a qualifying disability. Youth 18 and under ride free; seniors 60+ ride free every Wednesday and Friday.
Alaska residents using participating public libraries; OWL provides access to high-speed internet and computing equipment in public libraries, videoconferencing, and information technology training to library staff and residents.
GCI Lifeline (phone service discount for eligible Alaskans)
Run by GCI (GCI Communication Corp.)
Who it is for
Alaska residents in a qualifying program (SNAP, Medicaid, Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, SSI, Head Start if income-qualified, Federal Public Housing Assistance) or with household income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines for Alaska (household of 1: $26,933).