Project Grant 01926
- The U.S. Denali Commission has awarded a $25,794,327 Project Grant to the Rural Alaska Community Action Program Inc. (Rural Cap) to support the agency's Rural Housing Sweat Equity Program. This 4-year grant, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027, will fund critical housing development and rehabilitation initiatives targeting underserved communities across rural Alaska. As a long-standing recipient of federal grants, Rural Cap leverages this Denali Commission funding to deliver a...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Denali Commission awarded $1.15 million to the Alaska Community Foundation on April 1, 2026, under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) for the project "Housing Alaskans: A Public-Private Partnership for Housing Accelerator." This Project Grant, which runs through March 31, 2028, supports housing development initiatives in Alaska through a collaborative public-private partnership model. The funding is designed to address housing challenges in...
- The Denali Commission awarded a $2,360,000 Project Grant to Southcentral Foundation, an Alaska Native non-profit healthcare organization, for the "Healthcare Professionals Rural Housing Planning and Design Project". The grant, which runs from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027, is funded through the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) and will support the planning and design of housing for healthcare professionals in rural Alaska. Southcentral Foundation serves approximately...
- This federal Project Grant award of $150,000 from the Denali Commission (CFDA 90.100) will support the "AUTOMATION FOR AFFORDABLE RURAL CONSTRUCTION" project at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). The project aims to develop innovative solutions for affordable housing and infrastructure in rural Alaskan communities. As the state's flagship public research university, UAF will leverage its specialized facilities and interdisciplinary expertise in Arctic and sub-Arctic studies to...
- The Denali Commission, a federal agency, awarded a $910,000 Project Grant (CFDA 90.100) to the Sitka Community Land Trust in Alaska. The grant, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, will fund critical infrastructure improvements in rural Alaskan communities. This includes projects addressing energy systems, transportation, healthcare facilities, climate adaptation, sanitation, housing, broadband connectivity, economic development, and workforce training. The Denali Commission...
- This $200,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Polar Programs (CFDA 47.078) funded remote ethnographic research on the rural Alaskan housing crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Awarded February 1, 2021 to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for completion by January 31, 2022, this grant directly supported an ethnographic study by the awardee to strengthen understanding of fundamental issues in polar regions. A $200k sub-award to the Cold Climate Housing...
- The Denali Commission was awarded a $1.13 million Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. The grant is part of the Denali Commission Grants and Loans program (CFDA 10.858) and will provide funding through February 2024 to support projects that benefit rural Alaskan communities with extremely high energy costs exceeding 275% of the national average. Specifically, the Denali Commission will use the grant funds to deliver services and infrastructure improvements...
- The U.S. Denali Commission awarded a $100,000 Project Grant (CFDA 90.100 - Denali Commission Program) to the Interior Regional Housing Authority (IRHA) to develop staff desk manuals. The award period extends from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. The Denali Commission Program provides funding for critical infrastructure and community development projects in rural Alaska, particularly for distressed and environmentally threatened communities. Through this grant, IRHA will use the funding...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $817,690 Project Grant to the Denali Commission under the Denali Commission Grants and Loans program (CFDA 10.858) on August 9, 2023. This 2-year grant supports the Denali Commission's efforts to deliver infrastructure improvements and services that increase access to reliable, affordable energy for rural Alaskan communities where household energy costs exceed 275% of the national average. Through this funding, the Denali...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Denali Commission awarded Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) $207,590 under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) to conduct a Housing Assessment—Victims of Violence sub-report. The award, effective January 1, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, supports research and assessment activities focused on housing needs and conditions among violence victims in Alaska. As a civilian federal agency dedicated to funding critical...
The Denali Commission, a federal agency focused on critical infrastructure and community development in rural Alaska, awarded a $255,000 Project Grant to the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, Inc. (CCHRC) for the "Best Practices for Rural Alaskan Home Building" project. The grant, running from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, supports CCHRC's research and development of cost-effective, energy-efficient housing solutions tailored to Alaska's extreme climate conditions. The project involves developing architectural prototypes, exploring sustainable arctic manufacturing techniques, and addressing housing challenges in remote Alaskan communities. CCHRC, a non-profit organization specializing in cold climate housing innovation, collaborates extensively with academic partners through sub-awards to advance their research. The grant aligns with the Denali Commission Program's (CFDA 90.100) mission to improve quality of life, resilience, and economic opportunities for rural Alaskans through targeted infrastructure investments and community support.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $225.0k | 3/18/25 |