Project Grant 26DG11100600801

Koniag, Inc., an Alaska Native Corporation, received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Region 10 (Alaska Region) on April 13, 2026, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Temporary Bridge Program (CFDA 10.721). The grant supports the establishment and operation of a rental program for temporary water crossing structures, including portable skidder bridges and bridge mats, designed to facilitate forest management activities while minimizing stream bed disturbance. The program will make these temporary crossing infrastructure assets available to loggers and contractors through fee-based rental, no-cost rental, or rent-to-own arrangements.

The grant funding enables Koniag, Inc. to acquire, maintain, and deploy temporary crossing structures that support environmentally responsible timber harvesting and forest management operations on both federal and non-federal lands in Alaska. The project is scheduled for completion by January 31, 2028, and aligns with the broader federal objective of reducing operational barriers for timber producers in rural Alaskan communities while protecting water resources and supporting sustainable forest management practices.