SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program
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The Denali Commission is soliciting statements of interest for up to $7,500,000 in match and gap funding to support construction-ready rural transportation projects in Alaska, targeting communities that lack the financial capacity to meet local cost-share requirements. Eligible applicants include municipal, borough, and tribal governments; Indian Tribes as defined under Title 25 U.S.C. § 5304; regional tribal non-profits; and other non-profit organizations, with priority given to those without active or pending awards from the Commission’s transportation program. Funding is authorized under Public Law 117-328 and Section 309(h) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121), which permits the use of Commission funds to satisfy non-federal shares for projects under Title 23, U.S. Code, with the maximum assistance capped at 30% of total project costs. Projects must benefit the Alaskan public, demonstrate readiness for construction, including completed permitting and advanced design, and align with multi-modal transportation goals such as roads, trails, docks, and transit facilities, while also supporting land use, economic development, community health and safety, and climate resilience. The solicitation closes on August 28, 2026, and submissions must be emailed as completed fillable forms to projects@denali.gov; uploads through Grants.gov are prohibited. After evaluation, selected applicants will be invited in early September to submit full proposals, with awards anticipated in spring 2027. The Commission retains the right to partially fund projects based on quality, alignment with priorities, and available funds. Reimbursements will follow 2 CFR 200.305 using the Standard Form 270, submitted electronically, and applicants must certify their organization is in good standing with the IRS. No formal contract clauses, line-item pricing, or FAR clauses apply, as this is a pre-award funding opportunity. The Unique Entity Identifier is required, but no small business, socioeconomic, or size status certifications are needed.
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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.
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The Commission announces the availability of match and gap assistance funds for construction-ready rural transportation improvement projects. This announcement commits up to $7,500,000 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 early September 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 spring 2027. 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.
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