Denali Commission Program (90.100)

Program

90.100 Denali Commission Program

Federal Agency

Agency: Denali Commission

Authorization

Denali Commission Act of 1998
, Public Law 150-277, 42 U.S.C 3121.

Program Number

90.100

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The Denali Commission is an Innovative Federal and State partnership designed to provide critical utilities and infrastructure throughout Alaska, particularly in distressed communities.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Infrastructure or utility needs benefiting Alaskans. HRSA funds for clinics, DOL training funds, Solid Waste funds, TAPL energy funds and RUS, high energy cost funds. Base funds.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Awards are available to State and local governments, private, public, profit, nonprofit organizations and institutions or individuals eligible in Alaska.

Beneficiary Eligibility

General public, particularly distressed communities.

Credentials/Documentation

Locally prepared comprehensive development plans that are regionally supported. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Letter request coupled with comprehensive community based and approved development plans.

Award Procedure

Annual Work Plan.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

Negotiated on a case by case basis.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Determined during project evaluation. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Determined during project evaluation.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

No program reports are required. SF270s. Project progress reports due quarterly. Recipient audit confirmations request expenditure reports and SF270s. Project progress reporting.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 23, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organization," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than 500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

Determined at the time of award, consistent with Federal and State of Alaska guidelines.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Programs include Government Coordination, Energy (Renewable, bulk fuel, and Rural Power System Upgrades), Health Facilities (Primary Care, Behavioral health, Domestic Violence, and Elder Housing), Transportation (Roads, Docks and Dust Control), Training, Economic Development, Solid Waste, Teacher Housing, and Other Community Facilities (Multi-Use Facilities and Washeterias). Fiscal Year 2009: Programs include Government Coordination, Energy (Renewable, bulk fuel, and Rural Power System Upgrades), Health Facilities (Primary Care, Behavioral health, Domestic Violence, and Elder Housing), Transportation (Roads, Docks and Dust Control), Training, Economic Development, Solid Waste, Teacher Housing, and Other Community Facilities (Multi-Use Facilities and Washeterias). Fiscal Year 2010: Programs include Government Coordination, Energy (Renewable, Bulk Fuel Tanks, and Rural Power System Upgrades), Health Facilities (Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence, and Elder Housing), Transportation (Roads, Docks and Dust Control), and Training.

Financial Information

Account Identification

95-6501-1-2-452 - State Funds; 95-8056-0-7-452 - TAPL Funds; 95-1200-0-1-452 - Base Funds.

Obligations

(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 08 $21,000,000; FY 09 est $36,000,000; FY 10 est $50,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

2009 Range: $3,000- $7,965,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Information is available on the website of http://www.denali.gov.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Jennifer Robinson 510 L Street Suite 410, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Email: jrobinson@denali.gov Phone: 907-271-1414 Fax: 904-271-1415

Web Site Address

http://www.denali.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: All funded projects can be found in the Project Database at www.denali.gov. Fiscal Year 2009: All funded projects can be found in the Project Database at www.denali.gov. Fiscal Year 2010: All funded projects can be found in the Project Database at www.denali.gov.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Projects are judged based on consistency with locally developed and regionally supported infrastructure development plans, long term sustainability, relative impacts on reducing unemployment, raising the standards of living, reducing the cost of utilities, and cost-sharing by others.