ACE is Alaska's largest home-grown citizen's group working for the sensible stewardship of Alaska's natural environment. Founded in 1971, it has 7,000 dues-paying members and focuses its efforts largely on the south-central region of the state. It seeks to enhance Alaska's quality of life by protecting wild places, fostering sustainable communities, and promoting recreational opportunities.

Grant History:

2010 - $45,000 To improve the quality of life for Alaskans through responsible development, while preserving the wildlands and wildlife that make Alaska unique. Conservation Policy

2009 - $45,000 To enhance Alaskans' quality of life by protecting wild places, fostering sustainable communities and promoting recreational opportunities. Conservation Policy

2009 - $15,000 To implement new communications plans to achieve the mission of the organization. Conservation Capacity

2008 - $55,000 To enhance the quality of life of Alaskans through natural resource and community health protection. Conservation Policy

2007 - $45,000 For general support to enhance the quality of life of Alaskans though natural resource and community health protection. Conservation Policy

2006 - $25,000 To build and broaden a base for conservation in Alaska. Endangered Ecosystems

2004 - $2,000 For general support. Opportunity Fund

2004 - $25,000 For general support, with a focus on minimizing the environmental impacts of coalbed methane development in Alaska. Endangered Ecosystems

2003 - $70,000 For general support. Endangered Ecosystems

2001 - $48,300 To continue to build ACE's membership, refine its strategic plan, and meet its organizational goals. Communications and Capacity Building