THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION INITIATIVES WITHIN THE STATE OF ALASKA THAT STRENGTHEN OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS. FUNDING WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARD PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE AND PROMOTE CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THIS INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND CELEBRATING ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE. SUPPORT CULTURAL PRESERVATION TO SUSTAIN ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE. PROVIDES BURIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALASKA NATIVES. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INLCUDE TRAININGS, INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR ALASKA NATIVES IN THE CHUGACH REGION.