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Eligibility & Requirements

Alaska SEED is pleased to support the work of early childhood and school-age educators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the COVID-19 Alaska SEED ROOTS Award?

The COVID-19 Alaska SEED ROOTS (Retaining Our Outstanding Teachers) Award recognizes the essential work of early childhood and school-age educators in keeping children safe and healthy during the pandemic. The intent of this award is to provide financial assistance to the early childhood and school-age educators who have been on the frontlines, and encourage a continued professional commitment to the early childhood and school-age field during and after the pandemic.

What are the eligibility requirements to participate?

• Current/active membership in the Alaska SEED Registry. 
  • Enroll or renew your expired Alaska SEED Registry here.
• Employed by the same licensed (State of Alaska or Municipality of Anchorage) child care facility, Head Start/Early Head Start, Before/Afterschool, or Pre-Elementary School District program for at least 6 consecutive months.
  OR
• Employed in a licensed (State of Alaska or Municipality of Anchorage) child care facility, Head Start/Early Head Start, Before/Afterschool, or Pre-Elementary School District program, and have been in the early education field since January 1, 2020.

What financial support is available through the COVID-19 Alaska SEED ROOTS Award?

Individual early childhood or school-age educators meeting the eligibility requirements may receive $500/per person. Financial support is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and is not guaranteed.

What may the funds be used for?

Funds from the COVID-19 Alaska SEED ROOTS Award may be used for any personal or professional expenses.

How do I apply?

Apply here for the Alaska SEED ROOTS Award.

You will also need to upload IRS form W9. 

• Click here to download/complete form.
• Watch the IRS video How to Complete Form W-9.

Applications must be completed, signed, and submitted to Alaska SEED by June 30, 2021.

If you need help applying, please email Alaska SEED, or call toll-free 855.265.7333.