Agency: Denali Commission
Description:
Program to assist rural Alaskan communities in planning and build-out of modern broadband capabilities.
Bill Section:
Division J
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$250,000
Timeline:
FY22
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On May 9, 2022, the Denali Commission published a draft FY 2022-2026 IIJA Work Plan to the Federal Register: Source
On July 19, 2022, the Secretary of Commerce approved a final FY 2022-2026 IIJA Work Plan: Source
On April 11, 2022, the Denali Commission announced the availability of a total of $32.7 million – part of which is from IIJA – for FY2022 program grants. Applications are due May 13, 2022: Source
On September 7, 2022, the Denali Commission announced FY2022 grantees. The full list is available here.
TCS Notes:
The IIJA appropriated a total of $75 million to the Denali Commission. $3.75 million (5%) will cover administrative costs, including the Inspector General.