Grants & funding in Alaska local government
What Alaska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
201 Alaska meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alaska with the most grants & funding activity
- Juneau city and, AK (63)
- Valdez, AK (29)
- Anchorage School District, AK (18)
- Houston, AK (17)
- Valdez, AK (12)
- Bethel Census Area, AK (11)
- Kodiak Unified School District, AK (10)
- Sitka, AK (8)
- Lower Kuskokwim School District, AK (7)
- Lower Kuskokwim School District, AK (6)
- Wasilla, AK (5)
- Wrangell Public School District, AK (4)
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Youth Activity Board to review contingency grants and annual report letter
The Juneau Youth Activity Board is meeting to consider two contingency grant requests, review its Fiscal Year 2026 annual report letter, and discuss a February 2027 public presentation and new advisory board meeting dates. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
Youth Activity Board to review contingency grants and annual report letter
The Juneau Youth Activity Board is meeting to consider two contingency grant requests, review its Fiscal Year 2026 annual report letter, and discuss a February 2027 public presentation and new advisory board meeting dates. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
Board to consider PFH fee increase, launch ramp permits, boat shelter sales
The Docks & Harbors Board will consider several action items, including issuing 2027 launch ramp permits to two non-profits, waiving its right of first refusal for two boat shelters, and holding a public hearing on a potential Passenger for Hire (PFH) fee increase. They will also discuss ADOT grant applications for…
Aging commission plans AARP conference table, housing resources outreach
The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup is meeting to plan its resource table for November's AARP Caregivers Conference, which will highlight age-friendly home information, local contractors, CBJ ADU grants, and renovation grants. Members will also hear a report from the Juneau Building Association on contractor…
Wasilla Council to vote on $550K in grants, software contract
The Wasilla City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $43,903.25 contract for financial budgeting software, a $87,410 state grant for an after-hours emergency answering point, and a $403,115 grant for a DPS call taker. They will also introduce an ordinance to accept up to $16,275 from the…
LKSD board to decide on Kipnuk and Kwigillingok school status, contracts, and grant
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 20-21, 2026, in Bethel, Alaska. The board will discuss and take action on several items, including a capital improvement grant for Akula Elitnaurvik school renovation, a food services contract, and decisions on the status of…
JCOA workgroup plans housing resource table for AARP conference
The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup is meeting to plan its participation in the AARP Caregivers Conference, focusing on developing a resource table about age-friendly housing. The group will elect a chair, contact local contractors about home renovations, and assign duties. This is a worksession with no public…
Board to vote on $257,955 grant for homeless student services
The Anchorage School Board will vote on accepting a $257,955 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act competitive grant to support students experiencing homelessness. The board will also discuss submitting 18 capital improvement project grant applications totaling $81.4 million to the state for roof repairs, fire…
School Board to discuss Choice Funding Program and ad-hoc committee
The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the Choice Funding Program and receive an update from an ad-hoc committee. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
Juneau committee reviews cruise ship docking rules and property sales
The Systemic Racism Review Committee will discuss ordinances introduced at the July 27 Assembly meeting, including rules for cruise ship docking, property sales, and emergency procedures. The committee may review or forward these items to the full Assembly.
School board approves security camera purchase and installation
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met in a special session to discuss recent vandalism and the need for additional security cameras. The board approved a motion to authorize administration to obtain quotes and proceed with installation upon district approval. The meeting was brief and focused…
Committee to vote on grant appropriations and utility pipe loan
The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will consider several funding appropriations and loan approvals. The body is deciding on grant funds for GLOF and a loan for underground utility pipe replacement, as well as two capital improvement project fund transfers.
Board to vote on $963K FAA grant for ATCT roof repair, elect officers
The Airport Board will vote on approving $50,697 in local match funding from the Airport Capital Reserve for a $963,247 FAA grant to replace the air traffic control tower roof. Board members will also elect officers for the coming year. Staff will present tenant comments on the Draft Master Plan, a non-federally…
School board approves FY27 budget revision with $11.6M in state funding
The Anchorage School Board approved a budget revision to allocate $11,658,787 in state funding, raising the total General Fund budget to $616,199,673. The funds will support classroom teachers, special education, and curriculum adoption.
Board to vote on reducing uninsured vessel surcharge to $1 per foot
The board will vote on a consent agenda including reducing the FY2027 uninsured vessel surcharge from $1.50 to $1.00 per linear foot, pursuing a submerged land lease for DIPAC at Amalga Harbor, and supporting two ADOT harbor facility grant applications for Echo Cove and Statter Phase 4. The board will also discuss a…
Uninsured vessel surcharge reduction to $1.00 per linear foot recommended
The Docks & Harbors Operations & Planning Committee will vote on three motions: pursuing a submerged land lease for DIPAC at Amalga Harbor, recommending a reduction of the uninsured vessel surcharge from $1.50 to $1.00 per linear foot for FY2027, and recommending the Assembly approve two ADOT harbor facility grant…
City Council discusses insurance renewal, engineering contracts, and land use permits
The City Council will review several financial and project items including property insurance and engineering services. The meeting includes a work session on the Valdez Lighthouse Project and discussions regarding temporary land use permits.
Council to discuss Trans Alaska Pipeline tax litigation in executive session
The Council will consider approval of major expenditures including property insurance renewal for $932,844 and contracts for baler replacement ($326,466) and scrap metal processing ($700,000). They will also vote on resolutions supporting a constitutional amendment to restructure the Alaska Permanent Fund and…
Utility Advisory Board to discuss funding update including proposed bond
The Utility Advisory Board meets to discuss updates on several projects, including Salmon Creek, pyrolysis, and Mendenhall Bank armoring. A key topic is the utility funding update, which includes a proposed bond. The board will also address members with expiring terms. This is a regular meeting with discussion items…
Committee reviews 2027 ADOT Harbor Facility Grant application and infrastructure projects
The Docks & Harbors Operations & Planning Committee will consider a 2027 ADOT Harbor Facility Grant application presented by the Port Director. The board will also discuss review packages for the Aurora Drive down‑float, a USACE tentative selection plan for breakwater replacement, and improvement plans for Douglas…
Commission to recommend $50,000 in beautification grants
The Beautification Commission will consider and vote on recommending funding for two Tier 1 applicants for the 2026 Beautification Matching Grant. Each recommendation is for $25,000, totaling $50,000. The recommendations will go to the City Council for final approval.
Council to vote on rezoning 14.51 acres near 1488 S Kenlar Rd to residential
The council will hold public hearings and vote on four ordinances: accepting a $21,035 grant, amending the FY26 budget by $49,551.70 for Station 9-3 feasibility, and changing mayor and deputy mayor compensation. New business includes a resolution to rezone 14.51 acres from Holding to Residential at 1488 S Kenlar Rd…
Board to vote on resolution to revise FY27 budget if state approves $700 student funding increase
The Anchorage School Board will consider a resolution directing the administration to revise the previously adopted FY27 budget if the Alaska Legislature approves a $700 increase to the Base Student Allocation before June 30, 2026. The resolution details how additional funds would be allocated to reduce class sizes…
Committee to discuss criteria for prioritizing non-federally eligible airport projects
The Airport Board Operations Committee will review proposed criteria for prioritizing non-federally eligible capital projects, focusing on safety, security, capacity, and sustainability. They will also discuss a list of terminal, landside, and airfield projects and potential funding pathways including airport revenues…
Valdez City Council discusses property tax rates and municipal code amendments
The City Council will consider establishing the 2026 real property tax rate and several municipal code updates. The meeting also includes certification of the May 5, 2026, regular municipal election results.
Board to vote on donating five launch ramp permits annually
The Docks and Harbors Board will vote on adopting a process to offer five donated launch ramp permits each year. They will also discuss an FY28 ADOT Harbor Facility Grant application and board member attributes for upcoming Assembly interviews. The meeting includes public participation and approval of prior minutes.
Finance Committee to discuss FY27 Eaglecrest budget
The Assembly Finance Committee is holding a worksession to discuss several funding items, including a follow-up on United Way grants, Youth Activity Grant funding, and the FY27 Eaglecrest budget. The meeting will also receive an updated budget calendar for informational purposes.
Commission discusses decorative lights and beautification grant recommendations
The Commission will discuss the maintenance or replacement of decorative lights on Egan Drive. Members will also vote on recommending two beautification grants to the City Council.
Commission to recommend $24K in beautification grants
The Beautification Commission will vote on recommending two grants to the City Council: $12,050 for Valdez Brewing and $12,500 for Captain Joe's Gas. They will also discuss maintenance or replacement of decorative lights on Egan Drive.
Youth Activities Board to score grants and allocate funding
The Youth Activities Board will meet to discuss and decide on scoring criteria for grant applications and allocation of available funds. No specific grant amounts or project names are listed on the agenda.
Port & Harbors Advisory Board to discuss raw fish tax and harbor improvements
The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will meet to continue discussions on the raw fish tax and identify harbor improvement projects for funding requests. The board will also consider the replacement of a finger float and a camera access policy.
Youth Activities Board to consider contingency grants for swimming
The board will consider contingency grant requests from four individuals for swimming. A subcommittee meeting and a session to meet with groups are also scheduled. The next meeting is set for April 15 at the Valley Library.
Assembly to consider $270,000 grant for summer childcare programs
This worksession agenda includes discussion of an ordinance to appropriate $270,000 from general funds for Juneau summer childcare programs via a grant to Southeast Childhood Collective. The committee will also discuss the Telephone Hill development timeline and a response from Goldbelt regarding the gondola project…
Council to vote on $59,672 design for No Name Hill road upgrade
The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances: one requiring the city clerk to attend executive sessions, and another appropriating $59,672 from the capital account fund balance for design work on No Name Hill from King Arthur to Bally Shannon. The consent agenda introduces ordinances…
Operations Committee reviews PFC projects and local capital funding priorities
The Airport Board Operations Committee will review and discuss the list of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) projects proposed for the upcoming PFC-10 application and consider a motion to forward that list to the Airport Board. The committee will also examine non‑federally eligible capital projects that would require…
Finance Committee to discuss FY27 passenger fee, capital plan, and gondola update
The Assembly Finance Committee will meet on April 1, 2026 to discuss several financial items including export manufacturing exemptions, a gondola project update, the FY27 capital improvement plan, and the FY27 passenger fee proposal. The committee will also review the updated AFC budget calendar and assembly grants…
Assembly will introduce and refer FY27 budget appropriations and tax levy ordinances.
The Assembly will introduce three ordinances: one appropriating $551,169,100 for FY27 city and borough operations, another appropriating $97,248,400 for FY27 School District operations, and a third establishing a property tax mill rate of 9.92 mills for FY27. It will also introduce two resolutions—adopting the Capital…
Assembly to discuss FY2027 General Fund budget and award a grant
The Sitka Assembly will discuss and potentially decide on the FY2027 Draft Administrator's Budget for the General Fund and related funds. The body is also scheduled to award a FY26 Special Emergency Non-Profit General Fund Grant to the Sitka All-Terrain Riders.
Commission to consider the 2026 Beautification Matching Grant Program Packet
The Beautification Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Chair Pro Tempore. The commission will also review the 2026 Beautification Matching Grant Program Packet for approval.
Council to consider $6.33M contract for pavement management on Meals Avenue
The Valdez City Council will vote on a $6,330,803 contract with Wolverine Supply, Inc. for Pavement Management Phase IV on Meals Avenue, along with related professional services and a $3.447 million water well contract. Resolutions include declaring intent to reimburse capital expenditures from future borrowing…