Resources & Partners

The AFN COVID-19 Navigator Program has assembled a comprehensive set of tools, resources, and partners to assist organizations receive the maximum value from Federal relief opportunities. Browse the Resource Library below, or reach out to one of our regional Navigators to learn more.

Contact a Navigator

Helpful Links

Go through the pre-grant application process with an experienced grant writer.

Training Archive

Access past Navigator-led trainings on a variety of topics.

Upcoming Program Events

See upcoming events, trainings & workshops and register to attend.

Funding Opportunities

Research and sort Federal COVID19 relief programs.

Grant Writing Assistance Hotline

AFN and AML are collaborating to offer tribal governments a free opportunity to talk through the pre-grant application process with an experienced grant writer. Tribal government representatives will be able to discuss their needs and priorities and learn about basic processes to apply for federal grants.

Interested in meeting with a grant writer?

  • Contact AML at membersupport@akml.org or 907-586-1325 to indicate your interest.
  • AML will get your name, affiliation, contact information, and a short version of your needs.
  • AML will share that information with our contracted grant writing professional, who will contact you directly to schedule some time for a phone meeting.

You may select any or all of the topics below, to discuss with the grant writer.

  • Needs or priorities of your community and why you need funding.
  • Grant opportunities that might be a ‘good fit’ for your need(s).
  • Budgets and other requirements commonly needed with grant applications.
  • Timing needed to write grants, along with key steps for gathering and coordinating information.
  • Requirements of registration in SAM.gov.
  • Purpose for registering in Grants.gov.
  • Access to the online public website that lists all of your agency’s awarded grants.
  • Review of the Alaska State website that lists all Tribal debt for taxes or unemployment costs.

The meeting time is flexible, but in consideration of others who would like to meet with the grant writer, we would ask you to limit your call time to one hour. If requested, the grant writer consultant will schedule a good time to call you back to continue the conversation.

AML has additionally developed a pool of grant writers to assist with grant writing needs. Please visit https://alaskaarpa.org/resources/grant-writing-tools/.

Helpful Links

Please visit the Alaska ARPA website for a full database of resources. We have included some items below for easy access:

General

– The Passed Bill – American Rescue Plan
* AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING BREAKDOWN

– AML Overview for Alaska (PPT)

– AML ARPA Guidelines Video Presentation

– AML ARPA Guidelines (PPT)

– National League of Cities (NLC) – hub useful for Alaska cities

– Summary of Provisions

– National Association of Counties – hub useful for Alaska boroughs and tribes

– Government Finance Officers Association – hub useful for finance and administrators

– National Council of State Legislatures

– National Council of Nonprofits

– NC League of Municipalities

– Hud.gov/coronavirus

– Free Tool to Help Cities Take Full Advantage of Federal Aid – searchable database of Q&A’s about the rules and regulations of COVID-19 relief funds

Childcare

– Thread COVID-19 Stabilization Grant application is open to eligible child care programs.  The application and grant information is available at threadalaska.org/covidrelief/

– Request for Proposal: Special Projects Manager Responses Due: June 11, 2021 Closed

– Childcare – The Child Care And Development Fund in FY21 Reconciliation Proposal 

– Childcare – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions  

– Memorandum – Childcare and Development Fund in FY2021 Reconciliation Proposals

Housing

– Homeowner Assistance Fund Guidance – U.S. Department of Treasury April 14, 2021

– Emergency Rental Assistance Funds – Fact Sheet  May 7, 2021

– Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – new waiver and alternative requirements – HUD, April 14, 2021

Community Development

– Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – PPR Tieback –  HUD, April 30, 2021

– Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant – Additional Waivers – HUD, March 31, 2021

Broadband Infrastructure

– Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – PPR Tieback –  HUD, April 30, 2021

– Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant – Additional Waivers – HUD, March 31, 2021

Treasury Guidance

– Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – PPR Tieback –  HUD, April 30, 2021

– Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant – Additional Waivers – HUD, March 31, 2021

Reporting

– Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – PPR Tieback –  HUD, April 30, 2021

– Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant – Additional Waivers – HUD, March 31, 2021

Transportation

– Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – PPR Tieback –  HUD, April 30, 2021

– Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant – Additional Waivers – HUD, March 31, 2021

Water & Sewer

– Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – PPR Tieback –  HUD, April 30, 2021

– Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant – Additional Waivers – HUD, March 31, 2021

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