Cooperative Agreement 0159100

The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC) was awarded a $485,216.55 Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant, with a period of performance from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2027, will support AFPC's efforts to develop a centralized repository of food systems data and assets mapping, as well as establish and facilitate a multi-stakeholder value chain coordination council. These projects aim to increase...

This $152,920 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) award, administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, provides funding to the Fairbanks Native Association, Inc. (FNA) to deliver comprehensive social services and economic development programs in support of low-income communities in Alaska. The two-year grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. As a tribally-owned, non-profit organization, FNA will utilize this...

The Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association received a $209,100 two-year Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Regional Food System Partnerships program. The grant will fund the development of a 10-year statewide seafood distribution and workforce development plan for Alaska. In year one, the Association will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment involving over 15 tribal partners and 100+ stakeholders from fishing, processing,...

This $249,533 project grant awarded by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund improvements to public access infrastructure at South Fairbanks Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. The key deliverables include adding paved pathways into the park, expanding paved surfaces around the picnic pavilion, creating an accessible welcoming plaza, and installing park furnishings like kiosks, bike racks, and benches. These...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) awarded a $166,666 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative Inc., a non-profit organization in Anchorage, Alaska. The grant, awarded on September 29, 2023, will support Nuvista's efforts to promote energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development among agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Alaska. Through this REAP...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service awarded a $4,023,000 Community Facilities Loans and Grants (CFDA 10.766) Project Grant to the Alaska Municipal League (AML), a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov. The grant will support rural infrastructure and essential service improvements in communities across Alaska over a two-year period from August 2024 to August 2026. The grant funding will enable AML to provide technical assistance, capacity building, and grant...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R10-Alaska Region awarded the Anchorage, Municipality Of Inc a $4,000,000.00 Project Grant under the Community Project Funds - 2023 Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 10.730) to support the Anchorage Fire Department's Wildfire Mitigation Program. The grant funding will be used by the Municipality of Anchorage to deliver wildfire mitigation services and activities within Anchorage, Alaska over the period of July 12, 2023 to April 30, 2028....

The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $2.1 million Project Grant to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.859). The grant will fund services to address extremely high energy costs in Anchorage, Alaska through May 2024. The Consortium will leverage the funding to deliver programs that help rural Alaskan communities reduce energy expenses. Given the program's focus on assisting areas with...

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) was awarded a $1,002,991.44 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) on October 1, 2022 to support services under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) through September 30, 2024. FDPIR aims to address food insecurity and improve nutrition for American Indians and Alaska Natives living on reservations or in approved areas. Under this award, ANTHC will provide nutrition...

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities was awarded $239,333 on September 10, 2021 from the Federal Highway Administration under the Federal Lands Access Program (CFDA 20.224) project grant. The funding will support planning, design, and construction work to improve connectivity along the Iditarod National Historic Trail, including a pedestrian overcrossing and parking and trailhead facilities. The Federal Lands Access Program aims to enhance transportation infrastructure...