Overview
The Kenai Peninsula Borough issues grants through the Mayor’s Office for senior centers, community assistance programs, economic development and more. The individual requirements of each grant are outlined in the relevant grant application. Any current grant opportunities can be found on the Current KPB Grants page.
Grants Issued by the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Senior Center Grants
The Kenai Peninsula Borough's Senior Citizen's Grant Program is established by the Borough's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5.22. To be eligible for the senior citizen program grant, a senior citizens center or adult daycare center must be nonprofit, tax exempt, and located and operating within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The eligible center may be sponsored by a city or recognized by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly or the Alaska Commission on Aging. There are regulations and rules associated with receipt of those funds and funding is based on annual appropriation by the assembly.
Community Assistance Program Grants
The State of Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) issues Community Assistance Program (CAP) grant funds each year to the Kenai Peninsula Borough on behalf of the unincorporated communities that have nonprofit and tribal entities who are able to utilize funds within the communities for publc purposes. The State sets criteria and establishes rules and regulations associated with the funding. See AS. 29.60.865, AS 29.60.879, and 3 AAC 180.110.
Funding is based on the budgetary process of the State of Alaska. The application and grant process is managed by the Grants Administrator & Community Liaison.
Economic Development
The Kenai Peninsula Borough issues economic development funds to support the growth and development of the economy of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. These two programs are currently the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District and the Small Business Development District. Each year, these entities provide services to support economic growth and stability in the Borough.