American Seafoods' Community Advisory Board Calls for Applications for its Alaska Community Grant Program.

Applications Due Tuesday, Feb. 17 for February 2009 Grants

SEATTLE -- The Community Advisory Board (CAB) of American Seafoods Company, one of the nation's largest seafood harvesters and processors, announced today that it is accepting applications for its Alaska community grant program. To be considered for a grant, all applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 17.

Each year, the CAB community grant program awards $75,000 to community projects throughout rural Alaska. A total of $30,000 will be allocated by the CAB in February to various community projects tackling issues such as hunger, housing, safety, education, research, natural resources and cultural activities.

During the December 2008 CAB meeting, 29 programs were awarded grants totaling $30,000. Given the dire economic times, CAB members at this meeting focused their awards almost exclusively on support for food banks. Some of the top award recipients included Brother Francis Shelter ($3,500); Leadership/Close-Up ($2,200); St. George Traditional Council ($2,500); and Nushagak-Mulchatna/Wood-Tikchik Land Trust ($2,000).

"Our goal is to provide valuable services that will support and assist the future leaders of our community through the Close-Up program," said Kathy McLinn, sponsor of Leadership/Close-Up in Dillingham, Alaska. "We're extremely grateful for the assistance provided from the American Seafoods' Community Advisory Board grants as it wouldn't be possible without their support over the last few years."

The CAB evaluates each proposal based on the following criteria: the need in the community, project benefits, the number of people that will benefit from the program, who the award is intended for, and the ability to garner additional funding.

The CAB Alaska community grant program has granted more than $800,000 to organizations and programs in rural Alaska since 1997. Grant recipients will be selected at the CAB's meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

"Alaska is an important part of American Seafoods, and the funding provided by our Community Advisory Board is just one way we can give back to the communities we operate in," said Inge Andreassen, president of American Seafoods Company. "We look forward to continuing to support and reward the organizations that are making a difference in their communities."

Applications for the grant program are available online at www.americanseafoods.com, or by contacting Kim Lynch at [e-mail] or 206-256-2659. Completed applications should be returned to Lynch at American Seafoods using email, fax at 206-448-0202, or postal mail at 2025 1st Ave, Ste 900, Seattle, WA, 98121.

About American Seafoods Company and American Seafoods Group

American Seafoods Company is a subsidiary of American Seafoods Group, one of the world's leading companies in the harvesting, processing, preparation and supply of quality seafood. Harvesting a variety of fish species, American Seafoods Group processes seafood into an array of finished products, both on board its state-of-the-art fleet of vessels and at its HACCP-approved production facilities located in Massachusetts. The Company produces a diverse range of fillet, surimi, roe and block product offerings, made from Alaska pollock, Pacific whiting, Pacific cod and sea scallops. Finished products are sold worldwide through an extensive global distribution and customer support network. From the ocean to the plate, American Seafoods has established a global sourcing, selling, marketing and distribution network bringing quality seafood to consumers worldwide. For more information, please visit us at www.americanseafoods.com.

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