BERING STRAITS NATIVE CORPORATION (BSNC)Commitment to Community and Culture
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is dedicated to investing in our shareholders, descendants, communities, and our culture and heritage. We support programs and organizations that provide long-term benefits and positively impact Our People. Through giving and volunteer service, BSNC proudly contributes to various causes, focusing on:
- Health, wellness, and sobriety
- Youth development
- Education
- Homelessness
- Traditional food security
- Traditional arts and culture
- Community support
View the Community Engagement Report to see the organizations BSNC has provided support to in fiscal year 2025 as well as which organizations employees have made a difference at by supporting and volunteering. Click here to view the donation policy.
Cultural Program Fund
The Cultural Program Fund was created to support initiatives that preserve and promote the culture and heritage of the Bering Strait region, its shareholders, descendants and local communities. This fund is dedicated to assisting organizations and groups whose efforts align with BSNC’s mission. Priority will be given to initiatives that positively impact the Bering Strait region and/or actively support and preserve regional culture, heritage and related activities. Click here to view the Cultural Program Fund policy.
Examples of eligible activities include:
- Cultural camps, festivals, and programs
- Traditional singing, dancing, and language programs
- Workshops on traditional skills (e.g., fish cutting, skin sewing, tool making, regalia)
- Community subsistence support (e.g., freezers, life vests, fishing gear; excludes guns/ammo) This support is not meant for individuals.
- Cultural events (e.g., Native Youth Olympic Games, Native Art Bazaars)
- Traditional food safety and security activities
Request Application Process
To apply for funding, please submit your request to donations@bsnc.net and include a completed PDF application (linked below). Requests are evaluated based on the legitimacy of the requesting organization, alignment with our focus areas, and the proposed budget.
BSNC receives a large number of requests each year, we regret that we cannot fund and respond to every request.
If you have any questions, please contact donations@bsnc.net.
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