We support projects that align with perpetuating
our cultural identity.
Our housing projects are built through partnerships with reputable institutions and guided by data for meaningful outcomes.
Kusilvak village delegates hearing from a panel on economic development at Summit in 2017 in Mountain Village.
We are an Intermediary Grantmaking Organization
Kusilvak Rising works to strengthen the 13 communities of the Kusilvak region by increasing economic opportunity, building local capacity, and supporting community-driven development. As a charitable nonprofit, we collaborate with tribes, municipalities, schools, and regional partners to advance initiatives that reflect local priorities. Our work includes supporting infrastructure and housing efforts, language and cultural revitalization, food security initiatives, gardening and land-based programs, arts and apprenticeship opportunities, and climate adaptation strategies. Through grantmaking partnerships and program development, we help communities access resources, build skills, and create pathways that support long-term resilience.
Civic Engagement at Kusilvak Rising
Kusilvak Rising works to ensure that the priorities of our region are clearly understood by decision-makers. Our Board of Directors and staff share community needs, data, and local perspectives with Alaska’s federal delegation, state legislators, and the Governor’s Office through non-partisan education and relationship-building. By providing accurate information and uplifting regional voices, we help support policy discussions that strengthen opportunities and well-being across the 13 communities of the Kusilvak region.
Kusilvak Rising Professional Services LLC provide Professional Services to Clients Statewide
To sustain this work, Kusilvak Rising operates Kusilvak Rising Professional Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides recruiting, strategic planning, grant writing and grant management, and logistics and event planning services across Alaska. Earnings from the LLC support operations for both the parent organization and the subsidiary, allowing us to reinvest in regional programs, expand services, and reduce reliance on traditional funding streams. As the organization grows, we are expanding efforts in non-partisan civic engagement and community participation to ensure that regional priorities are understood, elevated, and supported through collaboration and informed involvement in public processes. Together, we are building opportunity that honors culture and creates lasting impact for future generations.
“Choosing our services means getting quality results while helping Kusilvak Rising build opportunity for our region.”
Laurie Luke, Director of Professional Services