25-DC-NRCS-SOI-SPP-Full Announcement - SOI - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners.zip

This file is a federal grant opportunity announcement from the Denali Commission for supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs and partners in Alaska. The funding opportunity commits up to $10,000,000 from an Inter-Agency Agreement, with eligible applicants including municipal, borough, and tribal governments, Indian Tribes, regional tribal non-profit organizations, regional housing authorities, and other non-profit organizations. Entities without an active or pending award with the Denali Commission will be prioritized.

The Commission will evaluate statements of interest on a rolling basis, with review committee assessments beginning immediately. Successful respondents will be invited by December 1, 2025, to submit full proposals, with approximately 60 days to respond. The anticipated award timeline is spring 2026, though final awards may not be executed until fall 2026. Projects must benefit the public in Alaska and support NRCS goals, including building capacity for tribal programs, supporting program partnerships, and obtaining permissions for easements and land trusts. The Denali Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects based on the quality of funding assistance requests and other relevant considerations.