Designated Legislative (DL) Grants

Designated Legislative (DL) Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Summary

The Designated Legislative (DL) Grants program allows communities and organizations in Alaska to seek funding through their state senators and representatives for capital projects. Funding is appropriated at the legislature's discretion and requires gubernatorial approval. Eligible projects include feasibility studies, construction, building improvements, design, land acquisition, and equipment repairs. For more information, contact your state legislator to initiate the funding process.

Overview

NOTE: For the Designative Legislative Grant you will need to contact your state Senator or Representative about funding for your project. Once it is appropriated in the bill and the bill is passed it is then sent to us to administer. Designated Legislative (DL) Grants Communities and organizations seek funding through their state senators and representatives for identified capital projects. Appropriations are included in the Capital Bill by the legislature at their discretion, with final approval by the governor. Under the governor’s discretion, project funding may be reduced or vetoed entirely. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Community and Regional Affairs’ Grant Section manages the program under the provisions of the Alaska Statutes 37.05.315-37.05.325. AS 37.05.315 Grants to Municipalities AS 37.05.316 Grants to Named Recipients AS 37.05.317 Grants to Unincorporated Communities AS 37.05.318 Further Regulations prohibited AS 37.05.325 Definitions for AS 37.05.315-37.05.317 Types of Designated Legislative Grants Feasibility studies Construction projects Building improvements and upgrades Design and engineering Land acquisition Equipment purchase, upgrades, or repairs

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.