Purpose In November 2019, the Denali Commission launched a project to assess the technical feasibility and estimated cost for new electric transmission lines following the road system on the east side of Alaska. The proposed intertie would complete an electric loop from Anchorage to Glennallen to Tok to Fairbanks and seek to achieve the […]
The Denali Commission releases annual Distressed Communities Report for 2020. Prepared by the State of Alaska, the Distressed Communities Report allows the Commission to incorporate important considerations when evaluating project proposals from around the state. 2020 Distressed Communities Report […]
The Denali Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Seeks Competitive Funding Assistance Requests for Design and Construction of Wood Heating Systems The Denali Commission is soliciting funding assistance requests from qualified applicants for design and construction of biomass wood-heating systems. Funding for this opportunity is provided by the Denali Commission and the U.S. […]
The Tribal Victims of Crime Notice of Funding Opportunity will fund Tribal Communities to develop services for victims of crimes. All grantees will conduct a planning process to implement a wide-range of services including behavioral health, telemedicine, and building renovations. Communities may apply for up to $350,000 for a two-year period of performance. Applications are […]
Denali Commission FY21 Draft Work Plan
Currently accepting Public Comment until February 5, 2020
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The Denali Commission, through our close partnerships with both the State of Alaska and the USDA Rural Development, have commissioned an update to the Alaska State Broadband Plan. This updated Plan indicates to private and public leadership that Broadband remains at the forefront of Alaska’s infrastructure priorities. Additionally, the update and corresponding letter signed by […]
On October 11, 2019, Newtok residents began the long-awaited move to a new townsite located at Mertarvik. By early November, more than 130 of approximately 354 Newtok residents will have permanently moved into 21 homes at the Mertarvik relocation site. In March 2018, the Denali Commission received a $15M funding increase resulting from the efforts […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Fairbanks, Alaska, October 18, 2019)– Earlier this year U.S. Attorney General William Barr toured rural Alaska and learned about the crime and violence these areas face. The Denali Commission is happy to announce that Attorney General Barr is taking action to help improve safety and social wellbeing in rural Alaska. The Denali […]
The Denali Commission’s Federal Co-Chair Jason Hoke and Program Manager Jocelyn Fenton attended the annual Southeast Conference meeting in Sitka September 18-20th. Discussions focused on sharing solutions and challenges in the Southeast Alaska region and topics included energy, housing, telecommunications, natural resource development, economic development, higher education and training, solid waste management, healthcare, transportation, tourism, […]
The Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Conference 2019 was held October 17-19 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. This year’s conference theme was “Good Government, Alaska Driven.” Denali Commission personnel staffed a booth in the trade show tent and enjoyed answering questions about our mission, 2020 programs, and the new funding request process on the […]
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