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

This file 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. Projects must benefit the public in Alaska and focus on building capacity for NRCS programs, supporting Tribal programs, and covering costs for obtaining permissions for easements and land trusts.

The Commission will evaluate statements of interest on a rolling basis, with a review committee conducting conformance reviews. Successful respondents will be invited to submit full proposals by approximately December 1, 2025, with about 60 days to respond. The anticipated award timeline is spring 2026, though final awards may not be executed until fall 2026. Entities without active or pending Denali Commission awards will be prioritized. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects based on the quality of funding assistance requests and other relevant considerations, with the project aligning with the Denali Commission Program (CFDA 90.100) for supporting critical infrastructure and community development in rural Alaska.