Closed · 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX · CFDA 90.100 · Discretionary

SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Denali Commission, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$1M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 13, 2026
Close date
8
Expected awards

The verdict

SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program is a closed discretionary listing from Denali Commission that offered $50,000 -- $1,000,000 across 8 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$1M
award range
Closed
application status
8
expected awards
90.100
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program - is cataloged under number 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX and tied to CFDA assistance listing 90.100, posted by Denali Commission. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 16, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $5.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $625,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 13, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

February 13, 2026

Posted

January 16, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

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.OverviewThe 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.Download the full announcement and fillable form in Related Documents: Statement of Interest - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance ProgramPlease email your completed Statement of Interest form to the Commission at projects@denali.gov. DO NOT UPLOAD TO Grants.gov.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 01, 02, 05, 07, 11, 12, 13. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Christian Diamond Grants Management Specialist Phone 907-271-1440

Key Dates

Posted January 16, 2026
Close Date February 13, 2026
Archive Date March 15, 2026
Last Updated January 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program", offered by Denali Commission. It is associated with CFDA program 90.100. 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 resour...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 13, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 8.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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