AK CASC Ambassadors: Seed Grants Climate Adaptation

Applications are open for the 2027 cohort of the AK CASC Ambassadors Program . It provides seed funding to support University of Alaska faculty to participate in actionable climate adaptation science and to grow the AK CASC network. UA tenure-track, research or term faculty and faculty from UA’s rural and community campuses are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center began its Ambassadors Program in 2025. The goals of the program are to provide seed funding to support UA faculty to participate in actionable climate adaptation science and to grow the AK CASC network. Ambassador projects are selected each year to receive $20,000 grants to conduct activities related to climate adaptation and to engage with the AK CASC community.

• Download the informational flier for this year’s program.
• Download the full program request for proposals.

• The PI must be a University of Alaska (UA) faculty member (tenure-track, research, or term faculty may apply but adjunct faculty are not eligible). Faculty from UA’s rural and community campuses are particularly encouraged to apply. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out at the emails below with any questions.

• We highly encourage potential applicants to reach out early to share your project idea and ensure alignment with the AK CASC. Read about past funded Ambassador projects on their website.

Applications close October 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. AK time.