As a grant making agency, the Denali Commission implements its mission through partnerships: The Denali Commission will partner with tribal, federal, state, and local governments and collaborate with all Alaskans to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government services, to develop a well-trained labor force employed in a diversified and sustainable economy, and to build and ensure the operation and maintenance of Alaska’s basic infrastructure.
Through these partnerships the Commission has invested more than $1.2 billion and leveraged over $900 million from other sources to fund vital rural infrastructure, workforce and economic development, and community resilience projects in over 300 communities across the state.
2022 Distressed Communities Report
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and federal funding partners, the Denali Commission (Commission) and its grantees are required to adhere to the following funding requirements. Specific funding requirements will be identified in the award conditions agreement between the Commission and the grantee.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Procedures and Categorical Exclusions
Denali Commission CATEX Checklist- Please contact your Program Manager if you have difficulties with this form.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Title 23
Recipient Guidelines and Requirements
OTHER FUNDING RESOURCES
Many projects require funds in excess to the amount the Commission can contribute.
Grants.gov is the single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies, allowing organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities.
State of Alaska – DCCED/DCRA – Grant Programs
The State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development administers a variety of state and federal grant programs, including federal Community Development Block Grants and state legislative grants.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The Denali Commission staff is happy to assist you with any additional questions you might have. If your question is related to funding opportunities, questions surrounding an award you have received from the Denali Commission, request for funding reimbursement, or completing a progress report, please contact any of our Program Managers listed below.
ENERGY PROGRAM
Katie Conway – Direct: 907-271-5232 – kconway@denali.gov
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Liza Mack, PhD – Direct: 907-271-5217 – lmack@denali.gov
VILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION (VIP) PROGRAM
Liza Mack, PhD – Direct: 907-271-5217 – lmack@denali.gov
WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAM
Kristin Reardon, PhD, PE – Direct: 907-271-5239 – kreardon@denali.gov
VICTIMS OF CRIME AND HEALTH FACILITIES
Kristin Reardon, PhD, PE – Direct: 907-271-5239 – kreardon@denali.gov
BROADBAND, HOUSING, AND WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Erik Obrien – Direct: 907-271-1542 – eobrien@denali.gov
FORMS FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS
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Application for Federal Assistance: Standard Form 424 - Assurances for Construction: SF424D
- Assurances for Non-Construction: SF424B
- Request an Advance or reimbursement for project costs: Standard Form 270
- Recipient Self Assessment Risk Analysis
Janet Davis, Grants Management Officer – Direct: 907-271-3036 – jdavis@denali.gov
