Community project grants congressionally delegated

Newhalen Village (Newhalen Tribal Council), a federally recognized tribal government in Iliamna, Alaska, received a $500,000 Community Facilities Loans and Grants (CFDA 10.766) award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, obligated on July 24, 2025, with completion expected by July 24, 2027. This Project Grant supports the development of essential community facility infrastructure in the rural Alaska tribal community. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program funds construction, enlargement, extension, or improvement of facilities providing critical services such as fire protection, police and rescue services, healthcare, education, and utility services to rural areas. Project selection prioritizes initiatives serving low-income rural residents and emphasizes enhancements to public safety and healthcare infrastructure.

As a prime recipient with no identified subrecipient arrangements, Newhalen Village will utilize the $500,000 award to develop essential community facility projects addressing the specific infrastructure and service delivery needs of the tribal community. This funding complements the organization's broader federal grant portfolio, which encompasses public safety, victim services, environmental protection, and broadband connectivity initiatives, positioning the award as a key component of the village's community development and infrastructure enhancement strategy in rural Alaska.