Denali Commission Grants and Loans
Program Objective
This program assists the Denali Commission in lowering the cost of energy for families and individuals in areas with extremely high per-household energy costs (275% of the national average or higher). Funds may be used to finance energy generation, transmission and distribution initiatives to assist with equalizing household energy costs in areas where local conditions cause higher than national average energy costs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Federal Government
The Denali Commission, a Federal Agency, is the only eligible applicant.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Beneficiaries are residents of rural communities in Alaska with extremely high energy costs. Eligible beneficiary communities must apply for assistance directly to the Denali Commission and eligible projects must be on Denali Commission Annual Approved Work Plan.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
A letter request from the Denali Commission to the Administrator of the USDA Rural Utilities Service is the first step.
Award Procedure
Approval of the Denali Commission request for grant funds is made by the Administrator in his sole discretion.
Program details & compliance
Description
This program is intended for communities in Alaska with energy costs greater than 275% of the national average served by the Denali Commission.
Mission Categories
Primary: Sustainability
Other categories:
Economic Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds must be used for energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities where annual average residential energy expenditures are at least 275 percent of the national average. Grant must be in coordination with State rural development initiatives. Planning and administrative expenses must not exceed 4 percent of the grant amount.
Restrictions
Funding is restricted to investments in energy infrastructure.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Denali uses HECG funding to make sub awards for eligible HECG purposes.