Community gardens, a triathlon, a spay and neutering fund, and new museum displays  were all among the 25 beneficiaries of grants from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation this year. 

The foundation awarded $93,889 in grants to 25 organizations in 2025. About 100 people gathered in the lobby of the Chilkat Center on Thursday to hear more about the nonprofits and programs being funded through the foundation’s efforts during its 17th grant cycle. 

The awards were…

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