SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program

The Denali Commission is inviting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for its Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program, aimed at providing up to $5,000,000 to support rural Alaskan communities in transportation projects that require local matching funds or have funding gaps. Eligible applicants include municipal, borough, and tribal governments, as well as non-profit organizations, with priority given to those without active or pending awards with the Denali Commission transportation program. The program seeks to facilitate the completion of construction-ready projects, which may encompass surface and waterfront transportation improvements, thereby enhancing infrastructure in rural Alaska. Interested parties must submit their SOIs by February 13, 2026, and successful respondents will be invited to submit full proposals, with awards anticipated in late spring 2026. For further information, applicants can contact Christian Diamond at cdiamond@denali.gov or call 907-271-1440.