Current Funding Opportunities

This page is intended to provide a consolidated listing of funding opportunities for homeless and/or supportive housing. The information on this page is updated on the first business day of each month.

Notice of SFY2025 Discharge Incentive Grant funding Availability

The Discharge Incentive Grant program (DIG) provides immediate housing assistance for Trust Beneficiaries exiting Department of Corrections (DOC) settings who require extended supervision and support services to avoid repeat incarceration. The supportive services shall be provided in collaboration with DOC and local behavioral health provider agencies.

NOFA Publication    November 25, 2024
Application Due       January 9, 2025

AVAILABLE FUNDING

Total available $200,000.00
Anchorage – $100,000.00
Pilot Communities (2)- $50,000.00 each

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

  • Designated nonprofit organizations (501 c-(3)) IRS Status, 
  • Designated Tribal entities, or Alaskan Native Corporations, Local Governments

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

  • Coordination with the Alaska Department of Corrections Behavioral Health and Reentry Services
  • Rental Assistance (emergency, transitional, permanent placement)
  • Transportation
  • Assistance in applying for state and federal assistance including Medicaid
  • Rental housing placement
  • Landlord relationships
  • Assistance with basic needs

REQUIRED APPLICATION FORMAT

Each DIG application submitted to AHFC for consideration must, at a minimum, include the following attachments:

  • Completed DIG application;
  • Completed narrative addressing four topics and not exceeding the available page limit;
  • Proof of membership in applicable Reentry Coalition(s); and
  • Confirmation of nonprofit or other eligible status

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT

Application materials will only be accepted by electronic submittal via email to Jennifer Smerud, jsmerud@ahfc.us. Hand-delivered, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Outlook limits email attachments to no larger than 20MB. Applications must be fully submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time, on January 9, 2025.

Contact
Jennifer Smerud
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
P.O. Box 101020
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
907-330-8276
1-800-478-2432
jsmerud@ahfc.us