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.

Statement of Interest - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program.pdf

The Denali Commission is inviting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for its Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program, aiming to provide up to $5,000,000 to rural Alaskan communities for transportation projects that require local matching funds or have a funding gap of up to 30%. 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. Projects must be construction-ready and can include surface transportation (e.g., road safety, multi-use trails, rural transit) and waterfront transportation (e.g., port and harbor improvements, boat launches). The application deadline for SOIs is February 13, 2026. Successful respondents will be invited to submit full proposals, with awards anticipated in late spring 2026.

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.OverviewThe 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, &#8220;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&#8221;.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 &#167; 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&#65279;Please email your completed Statement of Interest form to the Commission at projects@denali.gov. DO NOT UPLOAD TO Grants.gov.

Christian Diamond &lt;br/&gt;Grants Management Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 907-271-1440

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