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Applications distributed to municipalities in late fall, due in early December, with awards announced the following spring.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Alaska Program is sponsored by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Alaska Program is a grant from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development that funds projects addressing public health, safety, and essential community service needs in Alaskan municipalities.
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Alaska Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) goals include: 1) Providing financial assistance to Alaskan communities for projects and planning activities addressing issues detrimental to public health and safety; and 2) Reducing essential community service costs. CDBG competitive grants are single-purpose project grants with a maximum award of $850,000 per community.
Funds can be used to support the following National and State of Alaska Objectives: * aid in prevention and elimination of slum and blight, * to meet an urgent need, * a variety of public facility, public improvement to benefit low- and moderate-income persons, and * special economic development projects primarily in rural communities with a minimum of 51% of low-and moderate-income persons.
Specific projects will be determined by a competitive application process focusing on improving self-sufficiency, eliminating public health and safety hazards, and reducing the costs of essential community services. The Alaska CDBG Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Approximately $2.
5 million is available for competitive grants for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025 grant cycle. Any Alaskan municipal government (except Anchorage) is eligible to apply for the grant. Non-profits may apply as co-applicants for these pass-through funds.
Municipalities and/or municipalities and boroughs applying together may apply as joint applicants. Applications are distributed to municipalities in late fall and due in early December. Awards are made the following spring.
Federal regulations require 51 percent of persons benefitting from a CDBG funded project be low- and moderate-income persons as defined by HUD. ### Federal Fiscal Year 2025 solicitation application materials are now available online through our DGMS Portal. Note: the application must be completed within the DGMS system and all supporting documents uploaded with the application.
DCRA is no longer accepting paper applications. If you need assistance please contact CAA@alaska. gov. **ATTENTION: You MUST download the PDF to your computer BEFORE you begin filling it in to save your information.
** Application documents are provided as fillable PDF forms. Some sections are limited by the number of characters and additional pages will be necessary.
### Grant Related Resources * Grant Recipient Construction Manual (17M) * Alaska State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Alaska Programmatic Agreement * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Alaska Programmatic Agreement * NOAA Fisheries- National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Alaska Section 7 Guidance ### For more information about CDBG Grants contact Division of Community and Regional Affairs Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development e-mail:amy.
marshall@alaska. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any Alaskan municipal government (excluding Anchorage) may apply; nonprofits may apply as co-applicants. At least 51% of project beneficiaries must be low- to moderate-income persons. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $850,000 per community (~$2.5 million available for FFY 2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Alaska Program is funded by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program is sponsored by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). This program provides state grant funding to for-profit, Alaska-based businesses that have received a Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I or Phase II grant. It aims to further the advancement and commercialization of innovative technologies developed with federal funding.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - State of Alaska is sponsored by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The Alaska CDBG Program provides financial assistance to Alaskan communities for projects and planning activities addressing issues detrimental to public health and safety, and reducing essential community service costs. Funds can be used for housing, aid in prevention and elimination of slum and blight, public facilities, and special economic development projects. Non-profits may apply as co-applicants with eligible municipal governments.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is sponsored by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The Alaska Community Development Block Grant Program provides financial assistance to Alaskan communities for projects and planning activities addressing issues detrimental to public health and safety and reducing essential community service costs. Funds can be used for housing, aid in prevention and elimination of slum and blight, urgent needs, public facilities, public improvements benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, and special economic development projects primarily in rural communities. Non-profits may apply as co-applicants with eligible municipal governments.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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