Project Grant CLSS00000117970
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), doing business as Aidea, received a $3.0 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities program (CFDA 10.859) on June 24, 2025, with a completion date of June 24, 2027. This two-year grant supports energy infrastructure improvements in Alaska communities where average residential energy costs exceed 275 percent of the national average....
- This $2,000,000.00 Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities (CFDA 10.859) program. The grant will be used by the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), a state government entity, to improve energy infrastructure, implement renewable and alternative energy systems, and develop energy efficiency and conservation initiatives in rural Alaskan communities with exceptionally high energy costs....
- The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $5.9 million Project Grant to the Alaska Energy Authority doing business as Aidea under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities federal grant program (CFDA #10.859). The grant aims to provide assistance to rural Alaskan communities with extremely high energy costs through May 2024. As the parent organization of Aidea, the State of Alaska Office of the Governor will oversee delivery of cost-reduction services. Given...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc. (AVEC) received a $1,570,857 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities program (CFDA 10.859), awarded on June 24, 2025, with a completion date of June 24, 2027. This two-year grant supports AVEC's mission to address critical energy infrastructure challenges in 59 remote Alaskan communities where residential energy costs...
- Summary of Federal Grant Award Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc. (AVEC) received a $3.0 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities program (CFDA 10.859), awarded January 23, 2026, with completion targeted by January 23, 2028. This grant supports critical energy infrastructure improvements and renewable energy development initiatives serving 59 remote Alaskan communities where residential energy...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Kawerak, Inc. received a $600,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities program (CFDA 10.859) on May 27, 2025, with a completion date of May 27, 2027. The award supports energy infrastructure development and improvement initiatives in Nome, Alaska, a community where average residential energy costs significantly exceed the national average (275 percent or...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $780,000 Project Grant under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.859) to Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative Inc., a non-profit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska. The grant, awarded on January 31, 2024, will fund technical assistance and the deployment of renewable energy solutions to address the extremely high energy costs faced by rural Alaskan communities. Key activities include...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Denali Commission awarded Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), doing business as Aidea, a Project Grant totaling $2.37 million under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Match program (CFDA 90.100) on June 1, 2025. This award supports critical infrastructure improvements in Alaska's rural and remote communities through diesel emissions reduction initiatives and energy system upgrades. The project extends through December 31, 2027, and leverages non-federal matching...
- The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), doing business as Aidea, received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Denali Commission (CFDA 90.100) awarded on August 1, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. This award supports bulk fuel project development activities designed to improve energy infrastructure and reduce high energy costs in rural Alaskan communities. The Denali Commission Program funds critical infrastructure improvements across distressed and environmentally challenged areas...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) awarded Igiugig Village a $2.595 million Project Grant under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities program (CFDA 10.859) on June 24, 2025. The grant, with an ultimate completion date of June 24, 2027, supports the acquisition, construction, and improvement of energy generation, transmission, and distribution facilities for this federally recognized tribal government located in Igiugig, Alaska....
The Alaska Energy Authority (doing business as Aidea) received a $5.0 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities program (CFDA 10.859) on January 30, 2026, with a completion date of January 30, 2028. This grant supports energy infrastructure improvements in Anchorage, Alaska, a high-energy-cost community where residential energy expenses exceed 275 percent of the national average. The funding is designed to address critical energy challenges through acquisition, construction, and improvement of energy generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, as well as implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency initiatives. Under this award, the Alaska Energy Authority typically sub-awards portions of grant funds to local entities such as Native Village Councils, municipal governments, and non-profit organizations to execute community-based energy projects. Deliverables may include electrical distribution system upgrades, renewable energy development, energy efficiency programs, diesel engine replacements, bulk fuel facility improvements, heat recovery system installations, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The two-year performance period allows the state entity to coordinate comprehensive energy infrastructure improvements that reduce high energy costs and enhance system resilience across eligible Alaskan communities served through this federal funding mechanism.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.0m | 1/30/26 |