RUS Denali Commission Grants and Loans (10.858)
Program
10.858 RUS Denali Commission Grants and Loans
Federal Agency
RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, by Public Law 106-472.
Program Number
10.858
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
Grants and loans to the Denali Commission for the benefit of rural communities in Alaska with extremely high energy costs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants; Direct Loans.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used for facilities serving rural communities where 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.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Denali Commission only.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiaries are residents of rural communities in Alaska with extremely high energy costs that are served by Denali Commission programs. Eligible communities must apply for assistance to the Denali Commission and eligible projects must be on Denali Commission Annual Approved Work Plan.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Denali Commission submits a letter of application under Memorandum of Understanding with RUS.
Award Procedure
Approval of request for grant funds is made by RUS Administrator.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grant funds are for three years and may be extended.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
The Denali Commission will provide a summary of projects approved, rural communities served, and an accounting of expenditures made under each grant in its annual report.
Audits
The Denali Commission is subject to audit requirements for Federal agencies and maintains its books and records in accordance with Federal requirements of OMB Circular A-34.
Records
The Denali Commission maintains its books and records in accordance with Federal requirements of OMB Circular A-34.
Program Accomplishments
First year of activity, results not yet reported.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-0400-0-1-452.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $15,000,000; FY 03 est Not available; and FY 04 est Not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Single grant of $15,000,000 in FY 2001.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Public Law 106-472.
Related Programs
10.850, Rural Electrification Loans and Loan Guarantees; 10.854, Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250-1500. Telephone: (202) 720-9540. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Projects funded by the Denali Commission through this grant were selected from approved projects on the Denali Commission Work Plan and include improvements and replacements of bulk fuel storage and handling facilities and electric distribution system improvements in remote Alaskan villages.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
RUS Administrator makes grant award based on Denali Letter of Request and Denali Annual Work Plan.
