Opportunity Information: Apply for 25 DC NRCS SOI SPP
The Denali Commission is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening and advancing the work of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alaska. The central aim is to fund projects that expand capacity for NRCS programs and partners, help develop or strengthen Tribal programs connected to conservation and land stewardship, and cover costs tied to securing required permissions for conservation-related easements and land trusts. All funded activities must provide a public benefit within Alaska.
Up to $10,000,000 total has been set aside for this opportunity, using funds provided through an Inter-Agency Agreement under the 311 Transfer Authority. Individual awards can be as large as $2,500,000 (award ceiling). While the opportunity is framed broadly around supporting NRCS goals, the practical emphasis is on capacity-building and enabling work that often slows down conservation projects, such as administrative readiness, partner support structures, and the legal or procedural steps needed to obtain permissions for easements and land trust arrangements.
Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit entities that serve Alaska, including municipal, borough, and tribal governments; federally recognized Indian Tribes (as referenced in Title 25 of the U.S. Code); regional tribal nonprofit organizations; regional housing authorities or other public/Indian housing authorities; and other nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). A notable preference is built into the program: applicants that do not currently have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission are expected to be prioritized under this funding opportunity.
The process begins with submitting an SOI, and the Commission will review SOIs on a rolling basis rather than waiting for a single review date. Denali Commission staff and subject matter experts will first conduct a conformance review and then evaluate submissions against the opportunity priorities. Applicants whose SOIs are selected will be invited to submit a full proposal, with invitations anticipated around December 1, 2025. Once invited, applicants should expect roughly 60 days to prepare and submit the full application package. Full proposals will again be reviewed by Commission staff and subject matter experts. The Commission anticipates making awards in spring 2026, but it also signals that timelines may slip and that final award execution may not occur until fall 2026. The Commission also reserves the right to partially fund proposed projects depending on the quality and scope of requests received and other relevant considerations.
The SOI submission deadline is expected to be December 1, 2025. Applicants should obtain the full announcement and the fillable SOI form through the Denali Commission funding requests page at https://denali.gov/funding-requests/. Completed SOI forms must be submitted by email to projects@denali.gov, and applicants are specifically instructed not to upload materials to Grants.gov. Key listing details tied to the opportunity include the Funding Opportunity Number 25 DC NRCS SOI SPP, CFDA 90.100, and activity areas centered on agriculture and natural resources.Apply for 25 DC NRCS SOI SPP
- The Denali Commission in the agriculture, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SOI - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 90.100.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-09-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-12-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this Denali Commission funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity where the Denali Commission is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for projects in Alaska that strengthen and advance the work of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The practical emphasis is on capacity-building and enabling work that supports conservation and land stewardship efforts.
2) What is the main purpose of the funding?
The central aim is to fund projects that (1) expand capacity for NRCS programs and partners, (2) help develop or strengthen Tribal programs connected to conservation and land stewardship, and (3) cover costs tied to securing required permissions for conservation-related easements and land trusts.
3) Where must the funded work take place?
All funded activities must provide a public benefit within Alaska.
4) How much total funding is available?
Up to $10,000,000 total has been set aside for this opportunity.
5) What is the maximum award size per project?
Individual awards can be as large as $2,500,000 (the award ceiling).
6) What kinds of projects are emphasized under this opportunity?
While the opportunity is framed broadly around supporting NRCS goals, the practical emphasis is on capacity-building and enabling work that often slows down conservation projects. Examples mentioned include administrative readiness, partner support structures, and legal or procedural steps needed to obtain permissions for conservation-related easements and land trust arrangements.
7) Are projects related to easements and land trusts eligible?
Yes. The opportunity specifically includes covering costs tied to securing required permissions for conservation-related easements and land trusts.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit entities that serve Alaska. The eligible entity types listed include municipal, borough, and tribal governments; federally recognized Indian Tribes (as referenced in Title 25 of the U.S. Code); regional tribal nonprofit organizations; regional housing authorities or other public/Indian housing authorities; and other nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
9) Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
10) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description includes nonprofit organizations, including those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
11) Is there any applicant preference or prioritization?
Yes. A notable preference is built into the program: applicants that do not currently have an active or pending award with the Denali Commission are expected to be prioritized under this funding opportunity.
12) What is the first step in the application process?
The process begins with submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI). The Denali Commission will review SOIs on a rolling basis.
13) What does "rolling basis" review mean for SOIs?
It means the Denali Commission will review SOIs as they are received rather than waiting for a single review date.
14) What happens after an SOI is submitted?
Denali Commission staff and subject matter experts will first conduct a conformance review and then evaluate submissions against the opportunity priorities. Applicants whose SOIs are selected will be invited to submit a full proposal.
15) When are invitations to submit full proposals expected?
Invitations are anticipated around December 1, 2025.
16) How much time will invited applicants have to submit a full proposal?
Once invited, applicants should expect roughly 60 days to prepare and submit the full application package.
17) When does the Denali Commission expect to make awards?
The Commission anticipates making awards in spring 2026.
18) Could the timeline change after selection?
Yes. The opportunity notes that timelines may slip, and that final award execution may not occur until fall 2026.
19) Can the Denali Commission partially fund a proposed project?
Yes. The Commission reserves the right to partially fund proposed projects depending on the quality and scope of requests received and other relevant considerations.
20) What is the SOI submission deadline?
The SOI submission deadline is expected to be December 1, 2025.
21) Where do applicants get the full announcement and the SOI form?
Applicants should obtain the full announcement and the fillable SOI form through the Denali Commission funding requests page at https://denali.gov/funding-requests/.
22) How do applicants submit the completed SOI?
Completed SOI forms must be submitted by email to projects@denali.gov.
23) Should applicants submit anything through Grants.gov?
No. Applicants are specifically instructed not to upload materials to Grants.gov for this opportunity.
24) What are the key listing or identification details for this opportunity?
Key listing details include Funding Opportunity Number 25 DC NRCS SOI SPP, CFDA 90.100, and activity areas centered on agriculture and natural resources.
25) What is the source of funds for this opportunity?
Up to $10,000,000 has been set aside using funds provided through an Inter-Agency Agreement under the 311 Transfer Authority.
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