# SOI - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/25-dc-nrcs-soi-spp-soi-supporting-usda-natural-resources-conservation-service/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360573

> Denali Commission offered grants of up to $2.5 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on December 1, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 25-DC-NRCS-SOI-SPP |
| Agency | Denali Commission |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 1, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 90.100 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Entities which do not have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission will be prioritized under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The Denali Commission is inviting statements of interest for projects that support and further the goals of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Projects should build capacity to support NRCS programs and partners; build Tribal programs; support costs for obtaining required permissions for easements and land trusts. Overview The Commission announces the availability of funds that support NRCS programs and partners; builds Tribal programs and supports costs for obtaining required permissions for easements and land trusts. This announcement commits up to $10,000,000 for the purpose of this opportunity from funds received from an Inter-Agency Agreement, pursuant to the 311 Transfer Authority. 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; regional housing authorities; and other non-profit organizations. Entities which do not have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission will be prioritized under this funding opportunity. The Commission will evaluate statements of interest on a rolling basis. A review committee of Commission staff and subject matter experts will conduct a conformance review and evaluate statements according to the priorities listed above. Invitations to successful respondents will be sent by about December 1, 2025, to submit proposals. Invitations for proposals will give interested parties approximately 60 days to respond with a full proposal. Commission staff and subject matter experts will evaluate full proposals. The Commission anticipates awarding in spring 2026, however, the proposal review and award notification process could take longer, and awards may not be executed until fall 2026. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects, subject to the quality of funding assistance requests received and other relevant considerations. This funding opportunity is available here, https://denali.gov/funding-requests/, and is expected to close December 1, 2025. Download the full announcement and fillable form in Related Documents: Soliciting Statements of Interest - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners Please email your completed Statement of Interest form to the Commission at projects@denali.gov. DO NOT UPLOAD TO Grants.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is 25-DC-NRCS-SOI-SPP still open?

No. It closed on December 1, 2025.

### Who can apply for SOI - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners?

Denali Commission accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for SOI - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners?

Closed December 1, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $10.0 million in total.

### Who has won Denali Commission Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Energy Authority, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc. The program made 407 awards worth $321 million in that time.