Alaska Project Database

Click on the State of Alaska icon to view an interactive map of all Denali Commission projects by funding year, location, and program area.

Solid Waste
The goal of the solid waste program at the Denali Commission is to provide funding to address deficiencies in solid waste disposal sites which threaten to contaminate rural drinking water supplies. Solid waste handling and disposal is one of the most under-served arenas in the context of Alaska's environmental and public health.

The program employs a competitive RFP process to select and identify projects, and has utilized a multidisciplinary review panel to ensure that projects meet all Denali Commission due diligence and policy requirements.

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program is a program partner with the Denali Commission Solid Waste Program. The program also collaborates with USDA Rural Development's Water and Environmental Program and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Types of Projects Funded:

  • Burnboxes
  • Equipment
  • Fencing
  • Waste Oil Burners
  • Improvements to Solid Waste Facilities