The Denali Commission was chartered with delivering the services of the federal government in the most cost-effective manner possible by reducing administrative and overhead costs.  Our focus through government coordination is to promote connectivity amongst state, federal and private agencies with the intent of reducing duplication of services and streamlining efforts for the betterment of rural communities.

Current Activities Government Coordination:

The Planning Workgroup, part of the Denali Commission's MOU workgroup program for governmental coordination, meets monthly to discuss issues related to community and regional planning, and seek ways to support good planning at the local level.  The group represents a variety of state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and communities. Interested parties are welcome to join the discussion.

Meetings are posted monthly on our website planning page under Programs/Government Coordination/Planning. For more information, or to request the toll-free call-in number to participate by teleconference, please contact Ruth St. Amour at 269-4527 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Sharon Lind at 271-5217 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Watch our website for updates on our Workgroups in the coming weeks.

The Pre-Development program is offered through a partnership with the Denali Commission, the Rasmuson Foundation, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, and the Foraker Group. Through this unique collaborative effort, partner agencies can offer technical assistance to nonprofits or communities seeking capital project funding. Organizations are invited to participate through a selection process initiated by one of the program funders. Proper planning helps ensure long-term affordability and sustainability, of great concern to the Denali Commission and the partners in this project. More details can be found on the Foraker Groups website: http://www.forakergroup.org/index.cfm?section=Shared-Services&page=Pre-Development