Denali Commission Program
The Denali Commission is a Federal agency designed to provide funding and partner coordination for critical utilities and infrastructure projects throughout Alaska, particularly in distressed communities.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
90.100
Federal Agency/Office
Denali Commission
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2018 Government Coordination; Energy (Renewable, Bulk Fuel, and Rural Power System Upgrades); Infrastructure Protection; Transportation; Training.
Fiscal Year 2016 Programs include Government Coordination; Energy (Renewable, Bulk Fuel, and Rural Power System Upgrades); Health Facilities (Primary Care: clinic construction; clinic assessments; business planning and technical assistance); Transportation (roads; barge landing/mooring points; waterfront projects); Training.
Fiscal Year 2017 Government Coordination; Energy (Renewable, Bulk Fuel, and Rural Power System Upgrades); Infrastructure Protection; Transportation; Training.
Authorization
Denali Commission Act of 1998, Public Law 150-277, 42 U.S.C. 3121
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Awards are available to State and local governments, private, public, profit, nonprofit organizations and institutions.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public, particularly distressed communities.
Credentials/Documentation
Documented need.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Preapplication coordination is required.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Annual Work Plan.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Projects are judged based on documented need.
How may assistance be used?
Construction and maintenance of any infrastructure necessary for rural development and job training.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Level of Performance Monitoring will be determined based on project and recipient evaluation.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Determined at the time of award, consistent with Federal and, where applicable, State of Alaska guidelines.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching is voluntary. 20% match for Distressed Communities for construction activities. 50% match for Non-Distressed Communities for construction activities.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Determined during project evaluation. Determined during project evaluation.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Corrine Eilo
510 L Street, Suite 410
Anchorage, AK 99501 US
ceilo@denali.gov
Phone: (907) 271-1414
Fax: (907) -271-1415.
Website Address
http://www.denali.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
95-6501-1-2-452
Obligations
(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 17 est $15,000,000.00; FY 16 FY 18 est $15,000,000.00;
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Information is available on the website of http://www.denali.gov.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 All funded projects can be found in the Project Database at www.denali.gov.
Fiscal Year 2016 All funded projects can be found in the Project Database at www.denali.gov.