The Denali Commission awarded $619,056 to Marine Exchange of Alaska, Inc. on March 15, 2026, under the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) for Western Alaska Maritime Communications Expansion. Work runs through December 31, 2029, in Alaska.
Marine Exchange of Alaska, a Juneau-based nonprofit, delivers Automatic Identification System (AIS) infrastructure and maritime domain awareness services. The award funds expansion of communications and maritime safety capabilities across western Alaska, supporting vessel tracking, real-time situational awareness, and connectivity to federal agencies and Arctic communities.
The Denali Commission funds critical utilities and infrastructure projects throughout Alaska, particularly in distressed communities, with awards available to state and local governments and nonprofit organizations.