Project Grant 01679
- The Kodiak Economic Development Corp (KEDC) was awarded a $715,000 Project Grant from the Denali Commission under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) to provide strategic planning and technical assistance services in Alaska from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. As the Denali Commission aims to fund critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic development projects in distressed Alaskan communities, this grant will support KEDC's delivery of strategic planning and advisory...
- The City of Kodiak, Alaska received a $175,000 Project Grant award from the Denali Commission on December 1, 2021 to update the Port of Kodiak Waterfront Master Plan by June 30, 2022. Funded through the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100), this award will support revising the master plan to guide critical utilities and infrastructure projects for the distressed Alaskan community of Kodiak through coordinated partner funding efforts, in line with the Denali Commission's mission. The updated...
- The Kodiak Island Borough received a $250,000 federal Project Grant award from the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) to support the Kodiak Areawide Solid Waste Plan. The grant has a performance period from October 2024 to December 2026. The Denali Commission Program provides funding for critical infrastructure and community development projects in rural Alaska, with a focus on improving quality of life, resilience, and economic opportunities. This award will enable the Kodiak Island...
- This Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469) provides $110,000 to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to explore renewable energy-based methods for kelp processing in three selected locations in Alaska: Cordova, Homer, and Kodiak. The key activities include: 1) Assessing the solar energy potential of the three locations to determine how much solar energy can be...
- The University of Alaska Fairbanks received a two-year, $275,000 Project Grant from the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy to assess the nutrient bioextraction capacity of kelp aquaculture in US farms and implications for conservation and management. Through this funding, the University will analyze kelp's ability to absorb nutrients from surrounding waters in aquaculture operations, with the aim of informing sustainable farming practices. The grant period runs...
- This $3.55 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration supports the Alaska Mariculture Cluster's efforts to boost Alaska's mariculture industry through sustainable development of shellfish and seaweed farming. Funded activities under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program include capitalizing a revolving loan fund to facilitate business expansion, developing mariculture-focused workforce training programs, and providing research funding...
- This federal Project Grant award of $7,000,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The funding will support the City of Kodiak, Alaska in constructing, enlarging, extending, or otherwise improving essential community facilities and infrastructure to serve rural residents. This includes projects related to public safety, transportation, utilities, and other critical services. The...
- The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation was awarded a $105,000 Project Grant from the Denali Commission under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) to support a Sea Grant Fellow position from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023. As the Denali Commission aims to provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and partner coordination for distressed Alaskan communities, this grant will likely fund research, outreach or technical assistance activities focused on Alaska fisheries development...
- This $2.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will support products and services to boost Alaska's mariculture industry. Funded projects include capitalizing a revolving loan fund to facilitate business expansion, developing mariculture-focused workforce training programs, and providing research funding to grow innovative seaweed and shellfish products. The Southeast Conference leads an Alaska...
- This $9.5 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports the Alaska Mariculture Cluster led by the Southeast Conference. The Cluster will boost Alaska's mariculture industry through catalyzing sustainable shellfish and seaweed production. Funding will capitalize a revolving loan fund to facilitate business expansion, develop mariculture-focused workforce training programs, and provide research funding to grow innovative seaweed and shellfish products. The Coalition will...
The Kodiak Kelp Production Pilot Program received a $347,500 project grant award from the Denali Commission on February 1, 2022 to be completed by October 31, 2023. The grant was awarded under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100), which provides funding and coordination for critical infrastructure projects in Alaska, particularly in distressed communities. The Kodiak Economic Development Corporation will use the funding to pilot kelp production in Kodiak, Alaska. As the sub-awardee, KEDC will leverage the grant to test commercial kelp farming techniques and assess the viability of kelp as an economic resource for the local community. The pilot aims to evaluate different kelp varieties and growing methods over an 18-month period. Findings from the program could support the development of a sustainable kelp industry in Kodiak if production proves feasible.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 3/10/22 |