Open · 26-DC-MG-SOI-TRX-FALL-2026 · 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
Open
Status
16d
Days left
11
Expected awards

The verdict

SOI - Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Denali Commission, offering $50,000 -- $1,000,000 across 11 expected awards. Applications close in 16 days.

$50K-$1M
award range
Open
16 days left
11
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-FALL-2026 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 90.100, posted by Denali Commission. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 5, 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 $7.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 11 awards. If the agency funds the expected 11 awards from the $7.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $682,000. 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. Applications close on August 28, 2026 - roughly 16 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

August 28, 2026

Posted

August 5, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$7,500,000

Expected Awards

11

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 $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.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 Officer Phone 907-271-1440

Key Dates

Posted August 5, 2026
Close Date August 28, 2026
Archive Date September 27, 2026
Last Updated August 5, 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?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 28, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $7,500,000. Expected number of awards: 11.
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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