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The Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) annually delivers an economic benefit to Alaska residents, funded by a portion of the state's oil and gas revenues, a payment that has been more generous in 2025.
The approved amount is $1,702 per eligible resident, representing a 30% increase over the previous year. The payment is divided into two components: $1,403.83 corresponds to the regular dividend, while the additional $298.17 is a special rebate designed to mitigate the high energy costs facing state residents.
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, which is responsible for managing these resources, reported that the distribution of payments will depend on the status of each application. According to the program's official website, applicants for 2024 or previous years whose application is listed as "Eligible-Not Paid" as of June 11, 2025, will receive their dividend on June 18 of the same year.
The Permanent Fund was created in 1976, with the mission of managing the state's oil revenues and ensuring that its benefits reach the population directly. Beyond being a financial relief for families, this program also acts as an economic stimulus by increasing domestic consumption and local investment.
Who can receive the Alaska PFD?
To be eligible for the PFD, you must have been a resident of Alaska for the entire calendar year prior to application and intend to remain in the state indefinitely. Other requirements include:
- Have been physically present in Alaska for at least 72 hours in the last 24 months.
- Not have been imprisoned for a felony in the last 12 months, or for a misdemeanor if the applicant has more than two convictions since January 1, 1997.
Applications for the 2025 PFD were open from January 1 to March 31. Interested parties could apply online through the official website pfd.alaska.gov or submit their application by mail. The deadline was April 1, and those who met the requirements will be able to access the payment later in the year.