Alaska Online Public Notices #224380

Alaska CDBG-DR Typhoon Merbok Recovery: Planning, Housing, Legal, and Mitigation Services Opportunity

This opportunity from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development supports disaster recovery and resilience planning in Western Alaska communities impacted by Typhoon Merbok. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Community and Regional Affairs - Eligible Applicants: - Local municipal governments, Tribal entities, and regional partners in HUD- and State-identified Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas - Products and Services Requested: - Planning, engineering, environmental review, project development, and resilience planning services - Homeowner Recovery Program: Up to 77 homes, maximum $200,000 per home for rehabilitation, reconstruction, or relocation - New Single Family Housing Development: Construction of 15 new affordable housing units - Legal Services Program: Legal aid for impacted residents, up to $10,000 per household - Flood and Erosion Mitigation Infrastructure: 5 projects, up to $1,000,000 per project - Unique Requirements: - Focus on equitable access, cultural appropriateness, and coordination with Tribal and local partners - Emphasis on long-term recovery, mitigation, and resilience - No new funding; awards made from existing Planning allocation - Public comment period and hearing included - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a programmatic funding opportunity for planning and recovery services - Notable Details: - Over $38 million in HUD CDBG-DR funds administered - Targeted at Alaska Native and low-to-moderate income populations in over 50 communities

Description

This public notice announces Substantial Amendment #1 related to the 2022 Typhoon Merbok disaster recovery efforts under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. It includes a 30-day public comment period from July 10, 2026 to August 10, 2026, and a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026. The amendment expands eligible applicants for planning funds to include local municipal governments, in addition to Tribal and regional partners, to enhance recovery and resilience planning. The notice provides contact information for program coordinators and details on how to submit comments online, by email, or verbally during the hearing.

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