Opportunity Information: Apply for 26 DC MG SOI TRX FALL 2026
Apply for 26 DC MG SOI TRX FALL 2026
- The Denali Commission in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 90.100.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-08-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-28. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program is a Denali Commission discretionary grant opportunity aimed at helping rural Alaska transportation projects move forward when they are otherwise stalled by missing local match dollars or unresolved funding gaps. The basic problem the program is trying to solve is that many small and remote communities in Alaska do not have a strong tax base or available capital, yet many state and federal transportation funding sources require a local cost share. This program is designed to step in at that critical point by providing match assistance (covering the non-federal share) or gap funding (covering shortfalls that prevent a project from reaching full funding and proceeding to construction), so construction-ready projects can actually be completed and deliver public benefits.
Funding for the program totals up to $7,500,000, drawn from appropriations under Public Law 117-328. Individual awards are expected to be relatively modest compared to large capital programs, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per project and an estimated 11 awards anticipated. A key feature is that Denali Commission funds may be used to satisfy non-federal match requirements under Title 23 of the United States Code, based on the Denali Commission Act authority in Section 309(h) (42 U.S.C. 3121; Public Law 105-277). In practical terms, that means these funds can function as the local match for certain federal-aid transportation projects, which is often the exact barrier rural applicants face.
The program targets construction-ready rural transportation improvement projects that benefit the public in Alaska. While the announcement text emphasizes rural Alaska, the eligibility requirement stated is that projects must benefit the public in Alaska, and the intent is clearly to accelerate transportation infrastructure delivery in rural communities across the state. The assistance is meant for projects that are ready to proceed but are held up specifically by match requirements or by a definable funding gap, rather than projects that are still in early concept development.
Eligible applicants are broad and include municipal, borough, and tribal governments, as well as Indian Tribes (as defined in Title 25 U.S. Code 5304), regional tribal nonprofit organizations, and other nonprofit organizations. The source data also lists county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education). A notable priority is given to entities that do not currently have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program, which suggests the Commission is trying to spread access to first-time or new applicants rather than concentrating funding among repeat recipients.
The application process is structured in two phases, starting with a Statement of Interest (SOI) rather than an immediate full proposal. After the SOI window closes, Denali Commission staff and subject matter experts conduct a conformance and priority review. Successful SOI respondents are expected to begin receiving invitations by early September to submit full proposals, and invitees will have about 30 days to prepare and submit that full application package. Full proposals are then evaluated by the Transportation Advisory Committee along with Commission staff and technical experts. Awards are not expected immediately; the Commission anticipates making award decisions in spring 2027. The Commission also explicitly retains the option to partially fund projects, depending on the quality of requests and other relevant considerations, which is important for applicants to plan around (for example, by showing how a project can still proceed if only part of the requested match or gap amount is awarded).
Administratively, applicants must use the Denali Commission’s fillable Statement of Interest form available in the related documents for the announcement. Submission is handled directly by email: completed SOI forms must be emailed to projects@denali.gov, and applicants are instructed not to upload materials to Grants.gov for this step. The original closing date for the SOI is August 28, 2026, and the opportunity appears in the transportation funding activity category under CFDA 90.100, with the opportunity number listed as 26 DC MG SOI TRX FALL 2026.
FAQs: SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program (Denali Commission)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Denali Commission discretionary grant opportunity called the SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program. It is intended to help Alaska transportation projects move forward when they are stalled because the applicant lacks local match dollars or because the project has a specific funding gap that prevents it from reaching full funding and proceeding to construction.
2) What problem is the program designed to solve?
Many small and remote communities in Alaska have limited tax base and available capital, but state and federal transportation funding sources often require a local cost share (non-federal share). This program is meant to provide match assistance or gap funding at the critical point where a project is otherwise ready to proceed but cannot move forward due to missing match or an unresolved shortfall.
3) What types of assistance does the program provide?
The program provides two main types of assistance:
- Match assistance: funds that can cover the non-federal share (local match) required by certain transportation funding programs.
- Gap funding: funds that cover a definable shortfall that is preventing a project from reaching full funding and moving into construction.
4) How much total funding is available?
Total program funding is up to $7,500,000, drawn from appropriations under Public Law 117-328.
5) What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 per project.
6) How many awards does the Denali Commission expect to make?
The Denali Commission estimates approximately 11 awards.
7) Can Denali Commission funds be used as the local match for federal-aid transportation projects?
Yes. A key feature of this program is that Denali Commission funds may be used to satisfy non-federal match requirements under Title 23 of the United States Code, based on authority in the Denali Commission Act, Section 309(h) (42 U.S.C. 3121; Public Law 105-277). In practical terms, these funds can function as the local match for certain federal-aid transportation projects.
8) What kinds of projects are the focus of this program?
The program targets construction-ready rural transportation improvement projects that benefit the public in Alaska. The intent is to accelerate transportation infrastructure delivery in rural communities across the state by addressing match and gap barriers for projects that are ready to proceed.
9) Does the project have to be in rural Alaska?
The announcement emphasizes rural Alaska, and the program intent is clearly focused on rural communities. The stated eligibility requirement in the provided information is that projects must benefit the public in Alaska.
10) What does "construction-ready" mean in the context of this program?
Based on the provided description, the program is aimed at projects that are ready to proceed but are being held up specifically by match requirements or a definable funding gap, rather than projects that are still in early concept development.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broad and include:
- Municipal governments
- Borough governments
- Tribal governments
- Indian Tribes (as defined in Title 25 U.S. Code 5304)
- Regional tribal nonprofit organizations
- Other nonprofit organizations
The source data also lists county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
12) Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The provided information indicates nonprofits may be eligible with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
13) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The provided information indicates nonprofits are eligible with or without 501(c)(3) status so long as they are not institutions of higher education.
14) Is there any preference for certain applicants?
Yes. Priority is given to entities that do not currently have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission transportation program, suggesting an emphasis on expanding access to first-time or new applicants.
15) Is the application process a full proposal right away?
No. The process is structured in two phases and begins with a Statement of Interest (SOI). Only after SOIs are reviewed will selected applicants be invited to submit full proposals.
16) How does the Denali Commission review SOIs?
After the SOI window closes, Denali Commission staff and subject matter experts conduct a conformance and priority review.
17) When will applicants be invited to submit full proposals?
Successful SOI respondents are expected to begin receiving invitations by early September (as described in the provided information).
18) How much time will invited applicants have to submit a full proposal?
Invitees will have about 30 days to prepare and submit the full application package.
19) Who evaluates the full proposals?
Full proposals are evaluated by the Transportation Advisory Committee along with Denali Commission staff and technical experts.
20) When are award decisions expected?
The Denali Commission anticipates making award decisions in spring 2027.
21) Can the Denali Commission partially fund a project?
Yes. The Denali Commission explicitly retains the option to partially fund projects depending on the quality of requests and other relevant considerations.
22) What should applicants consider regarding partial funding?
Because partial awards are possible, applicants may want to plan for how the project can still proceed if only part of the requested match or gap amount is awarded (for example, explaining how the remaining match or gap would be addressed so the project can still move into construction).
23) What form is required for the SOI?
Applicants must use the Denali Commission fillable Statement of Interest form available in the related documents for the announcement.
24) How do applicants submit the SOI?
Completed SOI forms must be submitted by email to projects@denali.gov.
25) Should applicants upload the SOI to Grants.gov?
No. Applicants are instructed not to upload materials to Grants.gov for the SOI step; submission is handled directly by email.
26) What is the SOI deadline?
The closing date for the SOI is August 28, 2026.
27) What is the opportunity number for this announcement?
The opportunity number is 26 DC MG SOI TRX FALL 2026.
28) What program or listing identifier is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity appears under CFDA 90.100 and is listed in the transportation funding activity category.
29) Is this funding intended for early-stage planning or concept development?
No. The provided information indicates the program is intended for projects that are ready to proceed but are blocked by match requirements or a specific funding gap, not projects still in early concept development.
30) What is the intended public benefit?
The intent is to complete construction-ready transportation improvement projects that deliver public benefits in Alaska, particularly by enabling rural projects to overcome match and gap barriers and proceed to construction.
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