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Denali Commmission Grants And Loans

Program Descriptions

Program Number

10.858

Title

Denali Commmission Grants And Loans

 

Federal Agency

RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

Authorization

Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, Title I, Section 19, Public Law 106-472, 114 Stat. 2058, 7 U.S.C. 918a.

 

Status

Active

 

Objectives

Grants and loans to the Denali Commission for the benefit of rural communities in Alaska with extremely high household energy costs exceeding 275 percent of the national average.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants; Direct Loans.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds must be used for energy generation, transmission, or distribution 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

The Denali Commission, a Federal Agency is the only eligible applicant.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Beneficiaries are residents of rural communities in Alaska with extremely high energy costs. Eligible beneficiary communities must apply for assistance directly 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 a Memorandum of Understanding with USDA.

Award Procedure

Approval of the Denali request for grant funds is made by the Administrator.

Deadlines

None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not applicable.

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

 

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.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

12-0400-0-1-452.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 07 $15,000,000; FY 08 est. $15,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Grant awards have ranged from $10,000,000 to $18,500,000.

 

Program Accomplishments

The Denali Commission reports that more than 100 communities in rural Alaska have benefitted from USDA grant funds supporting the Denali rural power system and bulk fuel storage tank replacements and upgrade program.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

7 CFR part 1709.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Administrator, Rural Development Utilities Programs, Washington, DC 20250- 1500. Telephone: (202) 720-9540. Use the same number for FTS.

Web Site Address

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov

 

Related Programs

10.850, Rural Electrification Loans And Loan Guarantees
10.854, Rural Economic Development Loans And Grants

 

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

The Agency Administrator makes a grant award based on Denali Letter of Request and Denali Annual Work Plan.



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