DOT&PF Discretionary Grants
DOT&PF Discretionary Grants
Accelerating Alaska's Transportation Infrastructure Through Proactive Funding
At the heart of Alaska's transportation system lies a commitment to progress, safety, and a dedication to serving its residents with the utmost quality. As the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), we proudly spearhead initiatives that drive Alaska forward, ensuring Alaska's transportation system is not only safe but also future-ready.
Bridging the Gap with Discretionary Grants
In our relentless pursuit to elevate Alaska's infrastructure to global standards, we recognize that our project needs often surpass the available funding, derived mainly from federal formula funds. This challenge, however, doesn't deter us. Instead, it fuels our motivation to proactively seek additional funding avenues.
This dedicated hub serves as a transparent platform where you can access and review all the discretionary grants that we've submitted. Our goal? To bridge the fiscal gaps and continually ensure that Alaska's transportation and public facilities remain top-notch.
Why Discretionary Grants Matter
Every project we embark upon is a promise of betterment to the people of Alaska. These grants allow us to supplement our federal formula funds, ensuring we can carry out a broader range of projects, each vital in its own right, with efficacy and excellence. By actively seeking these grants, we aim to bolster our funding efforts, stretch every dollar, and maximize the benefits to our beloved state and its residents.
Join Us in Our Journey
We invite you to explore our submitted discretionary grants, understand our objectives, and witness our unwavering commitment to Alaska's progress. Together, as a community and a state, we can pave the path to a brighter, safer, and more connected Alaska.
Thank you for being a part of Alaska DOT&PF's vision. Your support and trust empower us to aim higher and achieve more for our state.
Alaska West Coast Resiliency Projects (Grant Overview)
This project is responsive to incredible damage experienced by rural and disadvantaged communities in Western Alaska as a result of Typhoon Merbok. DOT&PF has led an intense coordinative effort with...
Kotzebue to Cape Blossom Port Road Construction: (Grant Overview)
The road project from Kotzebue to the Cape Blossom Port will to bolster transportation efficiency and lower freight shipping costs within the Northwest Arctic Borough, primarily connecting Kotzebue to...
Safer Seward Highway: Milepost 98.5 to 118 (Grant Overview)
The project aims to address the highway's significant crash rates and increasing traffic volumes. Categorized as high-risk and a Governor Safety Priority, the main objective is to enhance the highway's...
Yukon's Alaska Highway Permafrost Repair (Grant Overview)
Supported by DOT&PF and the Yukon Government, this project aims to rehabilitate sections of the Alaska Highway, a crucial World War II supply route and the sole year-round connection between Alaska...
Johnson & Gerstle Bridge Replacements (Grant Overview)
Johnson River and Gerstle River Bridges Bundled ProjectThe Johnson and Gerstle bridges are pivotal components of the Alaska Highway established in 1942, near their 80-year service mark and are crucial...
Cooper Landing Bypass: Sterling Highway Milepost 45-60 (Grant Overview)
The Sterling Highway Milepost 45-60, also known as the Cooper Landing Bypass, aims to provide safe access to Cooper Landing, enhance recreational and commercial opportunities, and ensure smooth traffic...
M/V Tustumena Replacement Vessel (Grant Overview)
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) remains a pivotal, reliable, and safe connector for Alaskan coastal communities. Spanning over 3,500 miles of navigable waterways, AMHS connects a wide array of...
Williamsport Pile Bay Road Development (Grant Overview)
Williamsport Pile Bay Road Project is in the preconstruction stage to upgrade a 14-mile gravel road into an all-season, two-lane roadway, and establish a port and barge landing in the Lake Iliamna region....
Data-Driven Project Development & Bundling to Alleviate Transportation Infrastructure Burdens (Grant Overview)
2023 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Planning Grant for Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE):Total Project: $22,353,535State Match: $4,470,707Federal Request $17,882,828This...
Reducing Impact of Rural Board-road Burdens (Grant Overview)
2023 RCN Planning Grant for both the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and the Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Total Project: $3,247,806State Match:$649,561Federal Request $2,598,245In alignment...
Alaska Rural Transportation Pollution Reduction Feasibility Study (Grant Overview)
In alignment with the DOT&PF Carbon Reduction Strategy and the Alaska Statewide Long-Range Transportation & Freight Plan (LRTP), our study aims to establish a comprehensive roadmap that bolsters...
A & C Streets Corridor Study (Grant Overview)
The DOT&PF is applying for a grant from the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Grant Program to develop a corridor plan for one of Anchorage, Alaska's most frequently used corridors.2023...
Remote Powered Mobile Weather Information Systems in Arctic Region (Grant Overview)
Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Stage 1 Planning Grant: Total Project: $1,836,853State Match: N/A Federal Request: $1,836,853The “Remote-Powered Road Weather Information...
Land-Use Policy Feasibility Study that Improves Opportunities for Alaska Ferry System Ridership Among Rural Disadvantaged Communities (Grant Overview)
Application for the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Grant Opportunity: Total Project: $1,593,075State Match: $144,000Federal Request: $1,499,075This project will initiate a comprehensive review of land-use...
Southeast Alaska Priority Culvert Planning and Design (Grant Overview)
2023 NOAA Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Grant Program Total Project: $3,012607.50State Match: None Federal Request: $3,012,607.50 This project will plan and design for improved fish...
From Disadvantage to Thriving - Strengthening the Resilience of Community Transportation Infrastructure in AK (Grant Overview)
From Disadvantage to Thriving - Strengthening the Resilience of Community Transportation Infrastructure in AKThriving Communities Regional Pilot Program (TCP-R) Total Project Cost: $2,052,722Federal Request:...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Grant Overview)
Total Project Cost: $407,853Federal Request: $305,889State Match: $101,964DOT&PF submitted a Tier 1 FAST-SAF application on behalf of the State-owned Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (TSAIA)....
Increasing Public Safety and Improving Transportation Conditions on Rural Alaska Highways (Grant Overview)
Application for the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Grant ProgramTotal Project Cost: $6,231,851Federal Request: $4,985,481State Match: $1,246,370The rural nature of Alaska's...
Alaska Shared Project Experience and Community Transportation System (Grant Overview)
Application for the Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grant Program Total Project Cost: $1,250,038Federal Request: $1,000,000State Match: $250,038The Alaska Shared Project Experience...
Egan-Yandukin Intersection Improvements and Glacier Highway Connection (Grant Overview)
Application for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Susatinabiilty and Equity (RAISE) Grant ProgramTotal Project Cost: $39,625,000Federal Request: $25,000,000Other Federal Funding: $13,304,363State...
Dalton Highway Bridges Planning Bundle (Grant Overview)
Appliction for the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Planning Grant: Total Project: $2,429,022State Match: $493,804Federal Request $1,975,218 This planning project will fund PEL studies for four bridges...
Johnson River Bridge Replacement (Grant Overview)
Application to the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) - Bridge Project The Johnson River Bridge is a critical component of the Alaska Highway established in 1942. Nearing its 80-year service mark, this bridge...
Ketchikan Viaducts Rehabilitation Project (Grant Overview)
Application to the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Bridge Project This project will fund rehabilitation efforts for the Water Street and Tongass Avenue Viaducts in Ketchikan to prolong the life of the...
Nenana River Bridge at Rex Replacement Project (Grant Overview)
Application to the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Bridge Project This project will replace the Nenana River Bridge at Rex (#0126) located along the Parks Highway and part of the Interstate Highway System....