26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX: SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Denali Commission notices from 2026.
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 8 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 13, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 16, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX-FALL-2026 | August 5, 2026 | Closed August 28, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 13, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 15, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Denali Commission Program awards averaged $787,540; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (47% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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 $5,000,000 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 about February 20 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 late spring 2026. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund projects, subject to the quality of funding assistance requests received and other relevant considerations.
Who has won Denali Commission Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Denali Commission Program (90.100) awarded $321 million across 407 grant awards, an average of $787,540 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Alaska | 18 | $109 million |
| Alaska Energy Authority | Alaska | 49 | $44.2 million |
| Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc. | Alaska | 19 | $26.6 million |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Inc | Alaska | 6 | $12.4 million |
| Kawerak, Inc. | Alaska | 11 | $9.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX still open?
No. It closed on February 13, 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 February 13, 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 $5.0 million in total across about 8 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.