Soliciting Statements of Interest - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners.zip

This document is a Statement of Interest (SOI) solicitation from the Denali Commission for projects 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, tribal governments, Indian Tribes, regional tribal non-profit organizations, regional housing authorities, and other non-profit organizations. Entities without an active or pending Denali Commission award will be prioritized.

The solicitation timeline includes a rolling basis review of statements of interest, with invitations to submit full proposals expected by December 1, 2025. Interested parties will have approximately 60 days to respond with a complete proposal. The Commission anticipates awarding grants in spring 2026, though the process may extend to fall 2026. Projects must benefit the public in Alaska and can include building capacity for NRCS programs, supporting Tribal programs, and covering costs for obtaining permissions for easements and land trusts. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects based on the quality of funding assistance requests and other relevant considerations.