Project Grant 02007
- The Southeast Conference was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to strengthen the mariculture industry in coastal Alaska communities. The grant will support eight projects led by the Southeast Conference coalition to develop a sustainable mariculture industry producing shellfish and aquatic plants. This includes establishing an integrated hatchery network, incentivizing private...
- The Skagway Development Corporation was awarded a $179,164 Project Grant from the Denali Commission under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) to develop an economic and community development strategic plan for Skagway, Alaska from October 1, 2022 through October 31, 2024. As the federal agency tasked with coordinating critical infrastructure projects in distressed Alaskan communities, the Denali Commission aims to support strategic planning efforts like the one undertaken here by the...
- The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,207,500 Project Grant to The Southeast Conference on September 8, 2022 under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA #11.307). The grant will support the Alaska Mariculture Cluster led by The Southeast Conference in boosting Alaska's mariculture industry by catalyzing a sustainable mariculture sector producing shellfish and seaweed. Key deliverables include capitalizing a revolving loan...
- The Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference was awarded a $1.125 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program. The grant will fund regional economic development planning activities from July 2021 through June 2024. Specifically, the funding will support partnership planning that tracks the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The planning will focus on reducing conditions...
- 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...
- 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...
- Grant Award Summary The Denali Commission awarded $1,140,751 to Sitka Conservation Society, Inc. on March 1, 2026, under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) for the Young Growth Collaboration Opportunities project, with performance extending through March 1, 2032. Based on the awardee's organizational focus and recent grant portfolio, this project supports youth education and conservation initiatives in Southeast Alaska, particularly emphasizing youth development in natural resource...
- This $10.5 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. Led by the Southeast Conference, the Cluster will capitalize a revolving loan fund to facilitate business expansion in mariculture. It will also develop mariculture-focused workforce training programs and provide research funding to grow innovative seaweed and shellfish products. In partnership with...
- This $2,000,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) will support the Southeast Conference, a non-profit organization, in developing an electric ferry pilot program in Southeast Alaska. The grant will fund activities such as engaging with Alaska Marine Highway System communities on low-emission projects, disseminating information on low-emission...
- The Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce awarded a $10.3 million Project Grant to the Southeast Conference through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on September 2, 2022 to support the Alaska Mariculture Cluster. The grant will fund projects to catalyze a sustainable mariculture industry in Alaska through 2026 by capitalizing a revolving loan fund to facilitate business expansion, developing mariculture-focused workforce training programs,...
The Southeast Conference received a $683,383 Project Grant from the Denali Commission (CFDA 90.100) awarded February 1, 2026, with completion targeted for January 31, 2029. This award supports regional economic development and strategic planning initiatives across Southeast Alaska. As a Juneau-based nonprofit community development corporation, the Southeast Conference delivers economic development programs, climate action initiatives, renewable energy deployment, and mariculture industry-building activities throughout the region. The grant funding aligns with the Denali Commission's mission to provide critical infrastructure and community development support to distressed Alaska communities through negotiated, need-based project awards. The Southeast Conference leverages Denali Commission funding as part of a broader portfolio of federal grants that positions the organization as a prime recipient and regional economic development leader. The organization has demonstrated capacity in catalyzing economic clusters and climate resilience across Southeast Alaska, with recent major initiatives including a $26.28 million Economic Development Administration Mariculture Cluster program and a $38.6 million Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. Under this Denali Commission award, the organization will conduct strategic planning and coordinate regional economic development efforts, building on established partnerships with regional entities such as Sealaska Corporation and the Alaska Municipal League to support statewide implementation and community engagement.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $683.4k | 4/20/26 |