Host a Kindling Conversation

Sparking conversation.

Are you ready to get people in your community talking?

The Forum’s Kindling Conversation Program was built to help you do just that. It provides themed toolkits, host support, and $250 of funding to Alaskans interested in hosting short, thoughtful community conversations tailored to connect people across difference and foster inclusive conversational spaces throughout the state.

Each toolkit has a focused conversation guide, a springboard to launch discussion, community agreements for the shared space, and participant surveys so that you’ll have everything you need to host. Explore funding conditions and our toolkits below, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Read about Kindling Conversation’s impact.

Step 1. Apply to the Kindling Conversation Program.

Step 2. Gather 5 or more people and have at least an hour long conversation using the tools provided. Scroll down to see the funding conditions.

Step 3. Share a participant survey and brief reflection.

Get $250