Permanent Fund Dividend

The Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is an annual payment made to residents of Alaska from the earnings of the Alaska Permanent Fund, which is funded by oil revenues. The fund's goal is to share the state's natural resource wealth with its residents. Each eligible Alaskan receives a dividend, typically paid out once a year, which can vary based on the fund’s performance. The PFD helps support residents financially and aims to distribute benefits fairly, ensuring that the state's natural resources benefit all its citizens.