Community Assistance Program for Unincorporated Communities

How it works

The State of Alaska allocates funds to Alaskan communities each year through this program. The Fairbanks North Star Borough receives the funds for local unincorporated communities and then distributes them to qualifying nonprofit agencies that do work within those areas.

What the money covers

The page does not describe a single homeowner-facing reimbursement. Instead, it shows funding going to nonprofit entities such as volunteer fire departments, fire associations, community associations, libraries, senior centers, and utility organizations serving unincorporated communities.

Amounts and matching

The page says the maximum award is determined by the State of Alaska. It also states that in 2024, each community was allocated $15,789 to be evenly divided between the applying agencies. No homeowner match requirement is stated.

How to apply

The page includes an "Apply and View Complete RFA" link, indicating an application process exists for eligible agencies. The public page does not describe a direct homeowner application process.

Timing and deadlines

For 2026, the page lists these dates:

• March 1: deadline to submit CAP applications
• April: Borough Assembly will approve fund distribution
• September 30: deadline to submit Scope of Work paperwork
• October and November: FNSB receives funds from the state and sends checks to organizations within the week
• June 30: all funds must be used
• July 31: deadline to submit Statement of Completion paperwork

2025 grantees shown on the page

The page lists grantees by unincorporated community, including agencies in Chena Hot Springs, Pleasant Valley/Two Rivers, Ester, Goldstream, Chena-Goldstream, Haystack/Chatanika, Moose Creek, North Pole Community, Ptarmigan Heights, Salcha, and Two Rivers/Pleasant Valley.