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. The opportunity commits up to $10,000,000 for projects benefiting the public in Alaska, with a focus on building capacity for NRCS programs, supporting Tribal programs, and obtaining permissions for easements and land trusts. Eligible applicants include municipal, borough, and tribal governments, Indian Tribes, regional tribal non-profit organizations, regional housing authorities, and other non-profit organizations, with priority given to entities without active or pending Denali Commission awards.

The grant will be evaluated on a rolling basis by a review committee, with invitations to successful respondents expected by December 1, 2025, to submit full proposals. Applicants will have approximately 60 days to respond, with anticipated awards in spring 2026, though the process may extend to fall 2026. The Denali Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects based on the quality of funding assistance requests. This opportunity is part of the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100), which supports critical infrastructure and community development in rural Alaska through project grants targeting essential community needs.