The UAA Annual Fund for Excellence is made possible by alumni and friends of UAA and is designed to award worthy proposals that demonstrate to donors meaningful value and impact of giving. 

2023-2024 Eligibility

All UAA colleges, departments and campuses

High Priority Areas

• Your Journey: A focus on student success, including recruitment and retention.
• Your Community: A focus on student belonging across our richly diverse university.
• Your Impact: A focus on students gaining opportunities to positively impact communities through innovative research and service. 

Funds may not be used for:

• Fundraising events
• Gifts
• Food and/or alcohol
• Retroactive funding
• Replacement staff costs for sabbatical or other leave 

Selection Process

The 2023-2024 selection committee includes at least three representatives from across UAA.  

Application Process

Proposals may request funds in the $1,000 - $5,000 range.

• This is a one-time award
• Application availability will be promoted via UAA email and on the website of the Chancellor.
• Applications will be due to University Advancement by Jan. 12, 2024
• Proposals recommended for approval by the selection committee will be submitted to the chancellor for approval.
• Awards will be announced by mid-February, 2024

Annual Fund for Excellence Request Form

Reporting

Recipients are required to submit a report to University Advancement at the end of each semester, detailing the progression of the project and its impact. Failure to report in a timely manner compromises UAA’s ability to report back to donors and will flag a recipient ineligible for future consideration for support from the Annual Fund for Excellence.

Progress Report Requirement for Annual Fund for Excellence Funding

For more information

Questions can be directed to Bobi Rinehart, Director of Development, 907-786-1107 or rrineha1@alaska.edu