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SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program

ID: 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX • Type: Posted
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Description

The Denali Commission is inviting statements of interest for rural Alaska transportation projects in need of local match or gap funding assistance. Many Alaskan communities lack the tax base or resources necessary to meet cost share requirements. This opportunity seeks to provide funding to cover local match needs or address funding gaps, facilitating the completion of transportation projects and supporting infrastructure development in rural communities across the state.

Overview

The Commission announces the availability of match and gap assistance funds for construction-ready rural transportation improvement projects. This announcement commits up to $5,000,000 for the purpose of this program from funds appropriated under Public Law 117-328 and allows for non-federal match via Section 309(h) Non-Federal Share of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121; Public Law 105-277), stating, funds made available to carry out this section may be used to meet the non-Federal share of the cost of projects under title 23, United States Code .

Eligible projects must benefit the public in Alaska. Eligible applicants include municipal, borough, and tribal governments; Indian Tribes as defined by Title 25 US Code 5304; regional tribal non-profit organizations; and other non-profit organizations.

Entities which do not have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program will be given priority consideration.

The Commission will evaluate statements of interest forms shortly after the application window closes. A review committee of Commission staff and subject matter experts will conduct a conformance review and evaluate statements according to the priorities listed above, beginning to invite successful respondents by about February 20 to submit proposals. Invitations for proposal will give interested parties approximately 30 days to respond with a full proposal. The Transportation Advisory Committee, Commission staff and subject matter experts will evaluate full proposals. The Commission anticipates making awards in late spring 2026. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects, subject to the quality of funding assistance requests received and other relevant considerations.

Download the full announcement and fillable form in Related Documents: Statement of Interest - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program

Please email your completed Statement of Interest form to the Commission at projects@denali.gov. DO NOT UPLOAD TO Grants.gov.

Background
The Denali Commission is inviting statements of interest for rural Alaska transportation projects in need of local match or gap funding assistance. Many Alaskan communities lack the tax base or resources necessary to meet cost share requirements. This opportunity seeks to provide funding to cover local match needs or address funding gaps, facilitating the completion of transportation projects and supporting infrastructure development in rural communities across the state.

Grant Details
The Commission announces the availability of match and gap assistance funds for construction-ready rural transportation improvement projects. This announcement commits up to $5,000,000 for the purpose of this program from funds appropriated under Public Law 117-328. Eligible projects must benefit the public in Alaska. Eligible applicants include municipal, borough, and tribal governments; Indian Tribes as defined by Title 25 US Code § 5304; regional tribal non-profit organizations; and other non-profit organizations. Entities which do not have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program will be given priority consideration. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects based on the quality of funding assistance requests received.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include municipal, borough, and tribal governments; Indian Tribes as defined by Title 25 US Code § 5304; regional tribal non-profit organizations; and other non-profit organizations. Priority will be given to entities without an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is expected to begin upon award notification, with full proposals anticipated to be evaluated by late spring 2026.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is up to $5,000,000.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in rural communities across Alaska.
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Overview

Agency
Denali Commission
Category of Funding
Transportation
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
90.100 - Denali Commission Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/16/26 Denali Commission posted grant opportunity 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX for SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program with funding of $5.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 90.100 Denali Commission Program. It is expected that 8 total grants will be made worth between $50,000 and $1.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 16, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Feb. 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Jan. 16, 2026, 4:16 p.m. EST
Version
3
Archive Date
March 15, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Entities which do not have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program will be given priority consideration.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,000,000
Floor
$50,000
Estimated Program Funding
$5,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
8

Contacts

Contact
Christian Diamond Grantor
Contact Email
cdiamond@denali.gov
Email Description
Grants Management Specialist email
Contact Phone
(907) 271-1440
Additional Information
Denali Commission Transportation Program
Additional Information Site
https://www.denali.gov/transportation/

Documents

Posted documents for 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX

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