The Book Hook Fund is a donor-advised fund founded by an investor in Alaskan Brewing Co. who spent much of his younger years in libraries. He created this Fund in 2020 with a focus on grants for libraries in small rural Alaska communities (5,000 or less people). From Southeast Alaska to Nome, the Book Hook Fund has provided $36,400 in funds to over thirty rural Alaskan libraries. Grants range from $500-$1,000 and can be used to purchase reading materials for the public- books and periodicals, or software. The application period typically opens in early September and is due by Halloween.
The grant funds are for library materials — books, magazines, software — that will be circulated or made available to the public. This does not include consumables or prizes for library programs. The grant is not for hardware, salaries, utilities, or supplies.
The 2026 grant application period is now open. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2026.
Web Application for 2026 Book Hook Fund Library Grant
PDF Application for 2026 Book Hook Fund Library Grant
Please direct any questions to AlaskanBookHook@gmail.com.
To Donate
Donate by credit card using the link below or make your check payable to Juneau Community Foundation. Please note the fund name in the memo field. Mail to: 641 W. Willoughby Ave., #206, Juneau, AK 99801. Please call us at 907-523-5450, or email info@juneaucf.org for information on donating stock, wiring funds, establishing a Fund, or naming the Juneau Community Foundation in your Will. This fund is a donor-advised fund and, therefore, is unable to accept Qualified Charitable Deductions from IRAs.
