Workforce Development

Agency: Denali Commission

 

Description:

Workforce development and skills training program for Alaska.

Bill Section:

Division J

New or Existing:

Existing

Potential Cost:     

$3,250,000

Timeline:

$2.25 million in FY22, $250 thousand annually FY23-26

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.

On February 3, 2023, the Denali Commission announced the availability of a total of $35.15 million – part of which is from IIJA – for FY2023 program grants. Applications are due April 14, 2023: Source

On August 2, 2023, the Denali Commission announced FY2023 grantees. The full list is available here.

On January 17, 2024, the Denali Commission announced the availability of a total of $15.75 million – $11.75 million of which is from IIJA – for FY2024 program grants. The $800,000 anticipate to be available for Workforce Development comes in part from IIJA. Applicants may request awards of up to $400,000. Applications are due April 12, 2024: Source

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.