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SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program

Denali Commission (DC) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program is a federal competitive grant from Denali Commission for the science & technology sector. Funding is $50K–$1M. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Cou. The application deadline is August 28, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$50K–$1M
Deadline
Aug 28, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Expired

About this program

The Denali Commission is inviting statements of interest for rural Alaska transportation projects in need of local match or gap funding assistance. Many Alaskan communities lack the tax base or resources necessary to meet cost share requirements. This opportunity seeks to provide funding to cover local match needs or address funding gaps, facilitating the completion of transportation projects and supporting infrastructure development in rural communities across the state.OverviewThe Commission announces the availability of match and gap assistance funds for construction-ready rural transportation improvement projects. This announcement commits up to $7,500,000 for the purpose of this program from funds appropriated under Public Law 117-328 and allows for non-federal match via Section 309(h) Non-Federal Share of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121; Public Law 105-277), stating, “funds made available to carry out this section may be used to meet the non-Federal share of the cost of projects under title 23, United States Code”.Eligible projects must benefit the public in Alaska. Eligible applicants include municipal, borough, and tribal governments; Indian Tribes as defined by Title 25 US Code § 5304; regional tribal non-profit organizations; and other non-profit organizations.Entities which do not have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program will be given priority consideration.The Commission will evaluate statements of interest forms shortly after the application window closes. A review committee of Commission staff and subject matter experts will conduct a conformance review and evaluate statements according to the priorities listed above, beginning to invite successful respondents by early September to submit proposals. Invitations for proposal will give interested parties approximately 30 days to respond with a full proposal. The Transportation Advisory Committee, Commission staff and subject matter experts will evaluate full proposals. The Commission anticipates making awards in spring 2027. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects, subject to the quality of funding assistance requests received and other relevant considerations.Download the full announcement and fillable form in Related Documents: Statement of Interest - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance ProgramPlease email your completed Statement of Interest form to the Commission at projects@denali.gov. DO NOT UPLOAD TO Grants.gov.

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts. Entities which do not have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program will be given priority consideration.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX-FALL-2026. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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