SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program
The Denali Commission offers up to $7.5 million to help rural Alaska communities complete transportation projects by providing funding for local match or gap needs, prioritizing new applicants.
Funder: Denali Commission
Due Dates: August 28, 2026: Statement of Interest submission deadline (Forms must be received by 5:00 PM AKST on this date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per project; total program funding is $7,500,000; minimum request is $50,000; anticipated 11 awards.
Summary: Supports rural Alaska transportation projects by providing gap or match funding to facilitate infrastructure completion in underserved communities.
Key Information: Priority given to applicants without active or pending Denali Commission transportation awards.
Description
This opportunity provides gap and match funding assistance for construction-ready rural transportation projects in Alaska, targeting communities that lack the resources to meet cost share requirements for federal or state transportation funding. The program is designed to help complete critical infrastructure projects—such as roads, trails, ports, and transit facilities—by covering local match needs or addressing funding gaps of up to 30% of total project costs. Eligible projects must benefit the public in Alaska and demonstrate construction readiness.
