Alaska Online Public Notices #224649

Public Comment Solicitation for Alaska's FY27 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan

This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED), Division of Community and Regional Affairs, seeking public input on its draft Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Community and Regional Affairs - Eligible Entity: - Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) - Sole recipient of CSBG funds in Alaska - Serves over 250 rural communities statewide - Program Funding: - Total CSBG funds requested: $2.5 million - Products/Services Requested: - Administrative Services: agency capacity, board support, strategic planning, centralized intake/referral - Development Services: fund development, partnership building, grant writing, evaluation - Communications & External Affairs: media, marketing, advocacy, public education - Early Childhood Education: Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Development Center - Community Development: youth programs, wellness, training, victim services, tribal justice - Rural Housing: rehabilitation, weatherization, self-help housing, home modifications - Housing Services: supportive/affordable housing, transitional housing, tenancy support, outreach to homeless - Notable Requirements: - Outcome measures focus on poverty reduction, self-sufficiency, housing stability, education, and community capacity - Compliance with federal cost and accounting standards (OMB 2 CFR Part 200) - Public and legislative hearings, community needs assessments required - No specific commercial OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a grant program for community services, not a product procurement.

Description

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) is soliciting public comments during the development of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The draft plan will be posted on the Division's website and distributed electronically to agencies receiving CSBG funds. A public hearing will be held via Zoom on August 28, 2026, to gather input, with public comments accepted up to and including the hearing date. The plan covers federal fiscal year 2027 funds and outlines administrative structure, distribution formulas, and program implementation details.

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