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FUNDRAISING & GRANTS

As a non-profit childcare and learning center, the DPLC works fervently to keep tuition at an affordable rate for as many families as possible, while maintaining long-term financial sustainability and quality care and early education programming.  The last few years have seem These goals are only possible through the hard work of our dedicated staff, Board and volunteers who work diligently to fundraise, write grants, and volunteer their precious time in support of DPLC.  

In addition to the many valuable volunteer hours over the past few years, DPLC receives significant financial support from the following:

The Denali Borough: Annual Non-Profit Grant and Matching Grant to support completion of new baby building and improvements to existing infrastructure to help ensure age-appropriate spaces are safe and welcoming.

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RuralCAP - Thriving Communities Grant Program: Supports a holistic early-learning program for Denali Borough through gracious preschool subsidy; employee health subsidy; and support for staff, supplies, and training. Click Here 
AK Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant - 1 yr Supplemental funds (AKLiteracy): Provides emphasis on a comprehensive literacy programming at DPLC through support of a new term Literacy Coordinator position, several literacy aides, and high-quality literacy curriculum and supplies, and more. Support for community-wide efforts such as take-home literacy kits for Denali Borough families and collaborative literacy trainings with local organizationsClick Here

Thread Alaska: Quality Initiative Grants, COVID Stabilization Funds, and Training Opportunities

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Rasmuson Foundation: Tier 1 Grant, several projects

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Walmart Local Community Grants: Supported lunch program and free lunches for students in need (2022) & Supported transition to high-quality online childcare management tool, Brightwheel

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GVEA Good¢ents Program: A variety of projects including new playground equipment and support of DPLC new Baby Building

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CARES and ARPA COVID-19 Relief: Stabilization support and funds for construction of new Baby Building

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Usibelli Coal Mine and Usibelli Foundation: Support for community events, improvement projects and recent funds to aid in the completion of the new baby building and playground fencing.

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