Rural Professional Housing Grant Program (RPH)
The Rural Professional Housing Grant Program funds the creation or renovation of rental housing for essential workers in small Alaskan communities, supporting recruitment and retention of professionals.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (registration) | September 10, 2026 (mandatory training, est.) | November 6, 2026 (application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,200,000 total available for SFY2027; individual grants typically cover up to 85% of total development cost, subject to project needs and limits.
Summary: Supports the development, rehabilitation, or acquisition of rental housing for rural professionals (teachers, health workers, public safety) in small Alaska communities.
Key Information: Registration and applicant training are required to apply; attendance at training is mandatory for eligibility.
Description
This program provides annual, competitive grant funding to develop, rehabilitate, or acquire rental housing for essential professionals—including teachers, healthcare workers, and public safety staff—in small, rural Alaska communities. The goal is to address critical workforce housing shortages that hinder recruitment and retention of vital personnel. Eligible organizations include school districts, local governments, regional health corporations, housing authorities, and nonprofits. Funding is intended to fill the gap between a project’s capacity for debt and its total development cost.
