Administrative Agency:

Federal Agency: Denali Commission

Program Goals:

To sustainably meet the health facility needs of Alaska.

Resource Provided:

Grant funding from Health, Resources, and Services Administration (HRSA). For the past five years, the Denali Commission has received approximately $40 million each year; however, in FY09, they received just under $20 million, and there is no guarantee of continued funding, as it is subject to congressional appropriations. In addition to grants, technical assistance for business plans is available to health clinics.

Eligibility:

All organized governments are eligible to submit project applications, as are tribal or community non-profit organizations actively involved in providing local healthcare services.

Program Contact:  (Primary Contact listed first.)

Kathy Berzanske, Deputy Program Manager
Denali Commission
510 L Street, Suite 410
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 271-1414
Fax: (907) 271-1415
e-mail: kberzanske@denali.gov

Nancy Merriman, Program Manager
Denali Commission
510 L Street, Suite 410
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 271-1414
Fax: (907) 271-1415
e-mail: nmerriman@denali.gov
Web site: http://www.denali.gov