FY 24 congressional community project funding - university of alaska anchorage 2 - 2MIL

This $2,000,000 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of the Chief Operating Officer under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059). The grant funding will support small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), which is a key partner in this program.

UAA, through its Grants and Contracts Office, will leverage this funding to provide a range of services such as business counseling, technical assistance, workforce training, educational programs, and community economic development projects. These efforts aim to foster small business growth and support underserved entrepreneurial communities in Alaska. As a state-controlled institution of higher learning, UAA has extensive experience collaborating with federal agencies, Alaska Native organizations, and other partners on Arctic-focused research, environmental monitoring, and STEM education initiatives. The funding period for this award is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.