# SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/26-dc-mg-soi-trx-fall-2026-soi-rural-transportation-match-and-gap-funding-assistance/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363480

> Denali Commission offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 11 awards worth $7.5 million in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX-FALL-2026 |
| Agency | Denali Commission |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 11 |
| Total funding | $7.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 90.100 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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 transportation program will be given priority consideration.

## What the grant funds

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. Overview The 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX-FALL-2026 still open?

No. It closed on August 28, 2026.

### Who can apply for SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program?

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 - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program?

Closed August 28, 2026. 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 $1.0 million each. About $7.5 million in total across about 11 awards.

### 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.