• Community population must be 5000 or less for Denali Commission Funds
• Applications are due 4:00 PM Friday July 21, 2006
• Offered by the State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Community Advocacy (DCA) in partnership with the Denali Commission. The Denali Commission has targeted approximatley $467,250 for the State FY 07 Mini-Grant Program.

The Mini-Grant Program provides grants for projects that will likely generate new income for the community, create permanent jobs or otherwise has the potential to improve the community economy in a significant and long lasting way. Eligible activities also include related business development or strategic planning (i.e., comprehensive community development plan, business plan, marketing analysis, community land use plan, design and engineering plan, etc.).

Cities, non-profit tribal governments, community non-profit organizations, and borough or regional non-profit organizations may apply as sponsors or on behalf of one or more eligible communities. For the FY 06 Mini Grant Program, to be eligible for consideration of Denali Commission funds, a community must have a population of 5,000 or less. In addition, Distressed Communities, as defined by the Denali Commission, will receive priority funding consideration.

Examples of eligible projects include:

• Upgrade and enhance the community's recreational riverfront park with installation of restroom facilities to accommodate more tourists and improve public health and safety.
• Purchase equipment for a shellfish nursery operated by a community non-profit.
• Purchase crane for the City's dock facility to encourage more efficient dock operations and new income for the City.

Examples of eligible business development or strategic plans include:

• Community priorities and strategic planning.
• Business plan for an arts & crafts cooperative.
• Feasibility study for city or tribal-owned hatchery.
• Design plan for waterfront marine center.

Examples of ineligible projects include:

• Erosion control.
• Community clean up.
• Local government operations.
• Maintenance/repair of public facilities.
• Buying a boat for an individual to start his own guiding service.
• Simply paying individuals to work for a few months.

For more for details or a copy of the application, click on one of the following:

For a hard copy of any document shown on this web site, contact:

Jill Davis or Jo E. Grove
211 Cushman Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-451-2717 or 451-2716
E-Mail: Jo.Grove@alaska.gov or Jill.Davis@alaska.gov

Send applications to:

Jo Grove or Jill Davis
211 Cushman
Fairbanks AK 99701

Mini-Grant Program: Community Impact and Program Evaluation Report