Agrium
"Caring for the Kenai" is the Alaska-specific community grant in Kenai and is for one program.  For more than one decade this contest for local high school students has challenged participants to develop effective ways to preserve and improve the environment. 
Caring for the Kenai
Sikorski Consulting
P.O. Box 385
Soldotna Alaska  99669
907-262-4949

For other charitable endeavors, view the link below for various criteria for several different types of proposals.  All must be submitted online and have different deadlines:
http://www.agrium.com/in_the_community/community_investment/how_to_apply.jsp#Local

Each application is reviewed on its individual merit for clarity, completeness and need. All applications are considered and decisions are based on the following criteria:

• Reputation and management of charity.
• Alignment with and support of Agrium’s areas of community focus.
• Benefit to communities in which Agrium has operations.
• Participation of Agrium representatives.
• Public relations opportunities for Agrium.
• Demonstration of effective fund management by the charity.

General Corporate Giving Contact is:
Rose Lecky
Manager,
Corporate Social Responsibility
(403) 225-7266

Alaska Local Projects (Kenai)
Caring for the Kenai®
Sikorski Consulting
P.O. Box 385
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
info@caringforthekenai.com
(907) 262-4949

ASRC Energy Services
ASRC Energy Services is committed to supporting in the communities in which they and their clients operate. They focus on activities and sponsorships which benefit Shareholders and promote a healthy community, particularly in the areas of cultural enrichment, education, health and welfare, civic and environmental improvement, and economic development.
ASRC Energy Services
3900 C Street, Suite 701
Anchorage AK 99503
(907) 339-6200(phone)
(907) 339-6219(fax)
info@asrcenergy.com

Anadarko Petroleum Company

Anadarko accepts grant proposals from nonprofit organizations within the communities they operate for work in the following areas:

• Education
• Social service
• Health
• Arts and culture 

Grant proposals should include:

• Organizational information - including mission, the need addressed and the population served
• A list of foundation and corporate supporters, as well as other sources of income (with amounts) for the previous fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date.
• Project description - including purpose, the need addressed, the population served, current budget and list of funders
• A complete copy of IRS Form 990 and most recent IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter

Visit the link provided below for further information.
Send proposals to:
Anadarko Community Affairs
P.O. Box 1330
Houston, TX 77251
http://www.anadarko.com/Responsibility/Pages/PhilanthropicGuidelines.aspx

BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.

According to its website, In 2007, BP invested about $1.9 billion in its Alaska operations, with more than $55 million donated to educational and community organizations and programs in Alaska. BP focuses on supporting communities by helping to build skills and leadership, and to grow community capacity, thereby fostering human progress and helping to bring about measurable and long-term community improvement.

The BP Energy Center
BP's goal for the BP Energy Center is to stimulate innovation and leadership by providing the community with an environment and opportunities for learning and collaboration. Visitors are welcome to stop by the BP Energy Center and view the exhibits Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. A guided tour is held every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

BP Energy Center
PO Box 196612
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6612      907-743-4271 (tel)   907-564-4955 (fax)

Purpose of the BP Energy Center
There are two purposes of the BP Energy Center. The first is to serve as a training, meeting, and conference center for nonprofits and education organizations throughout Alaska. A large multi-purpose room and five smaller meeting rooms are available without charge to eligible organizations.  The second purpose of the BP Energy Center is to provide an opportunity for all Alaskans, regardless of age, to become more familiar with the energy industry in our state.

BP Community Support
In 2007, BP contributed $11 million to support more than 200 nonprofit and educational organizations and programs in Alaska.
Download a Community Support Inquiry Form here:
Community support inquiry form (doc, 30KB)

BP Teachers of Excellence
The BP Teachers of Excellence program recognizes the outstanding efforts of teachers at elementary, junior and senior high school levels in both the public and private sectors.
Download Teachers of Excellence nomination and evaluation forms here:
Teacher nomination online form
Teachers of Excellence evaluation form

Scholarship Programs
BP supports statewide scholarship programs for college-bound students as well as those interested in careers in process technology.
Click on the link below for more information on BP scholarship programs:
http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9024598&contentId=7025878

Community Affairs Department
c/o BP Energy Center
P.O. Box 196612
Anchorage, AK
99519 -6612

907-743-4280 (phone)
907-564-4955 (fax)
almbpc@bp.com (email)
http://alaska.bp.com (URL)

Chevron (E&P)

Grant Guidelines
Chevron Corporation does not accept unsolicited funding requests, grant applications or project proposals. Most of its partnerships are formed from existing relationships in communities where it operates. On occasion, it seeks new partnerships that are uniquely able to address community needs and deliver meaningful results.

P.O. Box 196247
Anchorage, Alaska  99519-6247
907-276-7600 (phone)
907-276-263-7904 (fax)

Alaska charitable contributions are awarded to nonprofit public, civic, educational, fraternal, and business organizations. The focus is on organizations whose efforts maintain and improve Alaskans' quality of life and the economic health of the state. Priority is given to communities where ConocoPhillips has relationships related to ongoing or future operations and communities where company employees live and work. The company's areas of interest include education (both K-12 and higher); civic affairs and the arts; health and safety; nature and the environment; and youth. Types of support include project support; general support; conferences, seminars, and workshops; capacity building; and challenge and matching grants. ConocoPhillips also donates surplus furniture, industrial equipment, and office equipment to area schools and nonprofits. Sharing the use of the ConocoPhillips Atrium for fund-raising functions, donating items for prizes and auctions, and providing graphic support are additional ways the company supports area nonprofits.

The company does not support individuals; travel expenses; political or religious organizations or activities; pageants; endowments; film/video projects; organizations that discriminate based on race, creed, color, sex, or national origin; or projects or organizations outside of Alaska. Priority is given to requests from employee volunteers, though others are also supported. Grants range from $500 to $25,000, though most are under $5,000.

Requests for grants under $5,000 may be submitted any time during the year and will generally be decided within 30 days. Interested applicants should submit a proposal that includes a letter describing the organization; a current list of the Board of Directors; the organization's tax ID number; the organization's target audience; the amount of the request; a brief description of the program; the benefit to the community if the grant is made; a copy of the organization's tax-exempt status letter; the name, address, phone number, and email of the individual submitting the request; and a list of any ConocoPhillips employees involved.

For grants over $5,000, application deadline is September 1, annually, for the following calendar year budget. As submission requirements are more stringent, contact ConocoPhillips Alaska for guidelines.

For more information on ConocoPhillips and their community involvement, visit their website. Their general corporate contributions application period is open June 1 through August 1 for their next calendar year budget; apply online.

Nancy Schoephoester, Manager, Philanthropy & Community Services
ATO 1948, PO Box 100360, Anchorage, 99510-0360
907- 263-4655 (phone)
907-265-6122 (fax)
http://www.conocophillips.com/social/engagement/index.htm

Doyon Drilling, Inc.
The Doyon Foundation, established by Doyon, Limited, assists original Doyon shareholders and their descendants by providing scholarships, grants and internship opportunities. Grants range from $400 to $7,000. Visit Doyon Foundation’s website for application deadlines and further information.  

Ms. Sharon McConnell Gillis, Executive Director, Doyon Foundation
One Doyon Place, Suite 300, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 •
foundation AT doyon.com • gillis AT doyon.com
907- 459-2050 phone • toll free 888-478-4755 • 907- 459-2065 fax
http://doyonfoundation.com   

ENSTAR Natural Gas Company

ENSTAR is committed to maintaining and improving the quality of life in those communities where it has business operations, through volunteerism and financial donations to nonprofit organizations.   ENSTAR has business operations primarily in the communities of:  Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, and the Matanuska Valley region.

ENSTAR generally does not make contributions to:

• Individuals
• Courtesy or journal advertising campaigns
• Capital Fund Drives or programs requiring a multi-year commitment
• Religious, Fraternal, Political, Labor, Athletic, Social or Veterans groups unless they are engaged in a single project benefiting the entire community or as a part of ENSTAR’s support for its employee volunteers
• An organization’s staff or administrative payroll
• Scholarship Funds
• Medical Research
• Loan Repayment

ENSTAR’s Corporate Giving Program consists of two tiers:

• Tier I is a Field of Interest Fund targeted at the well-being of individuals and families through programs designed to keep the heat on in residential dwellings. Other endeavors also are considered.
• Tier II is a Geographic Field of Interest fund that serves particular interest in communities the Company serves.
 
ENSTAR views only those requests submitted in writing and will not consider any requests made by phone.

Please mail to:
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
Attn: Public Affairs
P.O. Box 190288
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-0288

ENSTAR Natural Gas Corporate Giving Program          
 http://www.enstarnaturalgas.com/CompanyInfo/AboutUs.htm 

Their giving in Alaska is on a case-by-case basis, and related directly to those agencies and organizations that they deal with directly in the course of business and relationships they form as a consequence.

3601 C. Street, Suite 370
Anchorage, Alaska  99503
907-644-4429 (Phone)
907-644-4429 (fax)

Flint Hills Resources Alaska supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where company employees live and work, with emphasis on North Pole, Fairbanks, and Anchorage. FHRA is interested in providing support in the following focus areas: educational programs that focus on math and science, as well as programs that promote entrepreneurial thinking; environmental stewardship projects that apply innovative solutions to solve local environmental challenges and enhance company communities; and human services programs that promote self-sufficiency, individual responsibility and achievement, and respect for others. Interested applicants should submit a letter describing the program funds are being requested for, along with any relevant support information two months before event deadline. Include IRS 501(c)(3) tax determination letter or W-9 form. Applicants are encouraged to call for further details.

Jeri Wigdahl, Public Affairs Manager, Public Affairs – Alaska
1100 H & H Lane, North Pole, AK, 99705 • jeri.wigdahl AT fhr.com
(907) 488-5103 ph • (907) 488-0074 fx
http://www.fhr.com/community/default.aspx

Halliburton
The Halliburton Foundation will accept grant proposals from U.S. based non-profit organizations that serve the following areas:

• Education
• Health
• Social Services (health-related)

Requests for grants in non- U.S. locations should be made directly to the Halliburton office doing business in that part of the world. Strong preference is given to organizations in areas where Halliburton has a significant presence as measured by facilities, employees and customers In order to be considered for a corporate grant from Halliburton’s U.S. Foundation the organization must:

• Provide evidence of 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status as granted by the Internal Revenue Service, or of a political subdivision (schools, municipal foundations, etc.)
• Demonstrate that supporting the request will be of benefit to the company, employees, the community and customers.
• Indicate how many people will be impacted by the project.
• Summary of the how the program or project will be accomplished and the expected results.
• Provide a timeline for the project.
• Provide budget information and other sources of funding for the project.
• List of Board of Directors noting their business affiliations.
• Submit its most recent audited financial statement or form 990                                                                                                                  

Halliburton Foundation
Program Administrator
10200 Bellaire Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77072-5206                                                 

Inlet Drilling Alaska Inc.

Inlet Drilling sponsors local nonprofits in its area of operation on a case-by-case basis. 

Inlet Drilling Alaska Inc.
2525 C Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, Alaska  99519
907-283-3567  (phone)
907-283-7063  (fax)
inletdrl@acsalaska.net  (email)         

Offshore Divers (E&P)

This company is based in Anchorage, and gives primarily to local nonprofits on a case-by-case basis.  Currently, they have focused their contributions on the local public radio station.

Offshore Divers
5400 Evelson Street
Anchorage, Alaska  99518
907-563-9060  (phone)

Shell Exploration and Production Company

Shell Oil Company and the Shell Oil Company Foundation will consider charitable contributions to eligible nonprofit organizations for select programs that fall within their focused areas of contributions:
Environment
As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, it supports projects that restore and protect critical ecosystems, particularly in areas where Shell Oil Company and its affiliates in the U.S. have a major presence. In addition to restoration and preservation efforts, Shell funds research projects for threatened wildlife and/or habitats.
Workforce Development / Education
Shell supports K-12 programs that boost math and science skills, as well as university programs that aid engineering and geoscientist students and their departments. Shell is especially interested in supporting educational outreach in math, science and technology to minority students and academic institutions with ethnically diverse enrollments.
Community Outreach
Shell funds a broad array of community outreach projects, particularly in areas where their employees work and live. These projects range from small, local neighborhood improvement efforts, to large donations and fundraising events for regional non-profit organizations.

Health and Welfare
Shell is committed to supporting efforts that advance health outreach programs in local communities as well as those that improve the welfare of neighbors and employees.

If your request falls within Shell's focused areas of contribution and you meet their eligibility requirements, you may submit your proposal via Shell's online grant application.

Shell Oil Company and the Shell Oil Company Foundation will not consider contributions for the following purposes:

• Individuals
• Private Foundations
• Non-profit organizations without a current 501(c)(3) exempt status
• Conferences or symposia
• Endowment funds
• Fraternal and labor organizations
• Capital campaigns
• Conferences, workshops, or seminars not directly related to Shell business interests
• Religious organizations that do not serve the general public on a non-denominational basis
• Organizations located in or benefiting nations other than U.S. and its territories
• Organizational operating expenses

Unsolicited proposals are reviewed on a regular basis. Due to the large volume of requests that they receive, they are not able to fund every proposal.
Allow four to six weeks for review of proposals. Due to the volume of requests they receive, they will only be able to respond to those proposals of which they  approve. Priority consideration will be given to those proposals submitted via their web site, but hard copy proposals can be sent to the following location:
Shell Oil Company
Social Investment Department
One Shell Plaza
910 Louisiana, Suite 4478A
Houston, TX 77002
AFE will update this list as new information is received from Alaska companies. Check our site (www.funding-exchange.org) regularly for updated information.