Federal Grant Award Summary

Natives of Kodiak, Incorporated received a $490,000 Project Grant award dated March 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 10—Alaska Region, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Temporary Bridge Program (CFDA 10.721). The award supports the establishment and operation of a rental program for temporary water crossing infrastructure, including portable skidder bridges and bridge mats, designed to facilitate forest management activities while minimizing environmental disturbance to stream beds on federal and non-federal lands in Alaska. The grant period extends through January 31, 2028, allowing the awardee to acquire, maintain, and deploy temporary crossing structures that can be made available to state agencies, tribal governments, logging contractors, and forest operators under various rental models, including fee-based rental, no-cost rental, and rent-to-own arrangements.

This award aligns with the broader program objectives of enhancing forest productivity, supporting rural economic development, and enabling environmentally responsible timber harvesting and natural resource management operations. As an Alaska Native Corporation with established expertise in infrastructure and environmental services, Natives of Kodiak is well-positioned to deliver these services across the Alaska Region and contribute to sustainable forest management practices while providing critical multiuser access to temporary crossing infrastructure.