OEF program supports regional and community programs, projects and activities
UNALAKLEET—The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) Board of Directors voted to distribute $484,128 through the Outside Entity Funding (OEF) program to Norton Sound member communities and regional organizations at a special meeting held March 18, 2021. Since 2003, NSEDC has annually set aside money to contribute to regional efforts to fund programs, projects and activities benefiting member communities.
Community and regional organizations directly submit requests for funding through the NSEDC OEF program. Each year NSEDC member communities are each allotted $60,000 which is available to the municipal governments; federally recognized tribal governments; non-profit organizations; or local, state, and federal agencies. Any funds not utilized carry over to the following year. Additionally, $100,000 is available each year for region-wide programs and activities.
“These organizations are vital to healthy and prosperous communities,” NSEDC Board Chair Frank Katchatag said. “We’re very proud to support the work and mission of these organizations that provide valuable benefits to the places we call home.”
2021 Outside Entity Funding Awards:
Diomede – The Native Village of Diomede was awarded $60,000 to retain a grant writer position which assists in the planning and design of capital projects, including a new store, housing, transportation improvements, public safety, municipality improvements, and water and sewer projects.
Elim – The Native Village of Elim was awarded $100,646 to continue plumbing repair projects for homes in the community.
Nome – Nome-Beltz Middle/High School was awarded $2,500 to assist in the purchase of yearbook software, lowering the costs of the yearbooks for families.
The Nome Community United Methodist Church was awarded $35,000 from Nome’s community allocation toward the replacement of the 80-year-old World War II K-D building that currently serves as the Thrift Shop in Nome. The new building will be a Uresco foam-paneled structure.
Unalakleet – The Unalakleet Volunteer Fire Department (UVFD) was awarded $29,772 to purchase firefighting tools and equipment.
The Native Village of Unalakleet (NVU) was awarded $13,704 to purchase a software package to improve organizational capacity for grant management.
Unalakleet Schools was awarded $30,000 to support extra-curricular activities.
White Mountain – The Native Village of White Mountain was awarded $21,306 to purchase a jack hammer attachment for their CAT dozer. The attachment will be used for road maintenance, servicing of water and sewer lines, digging graves, and foundation leveling.
The City of White Mountain was awarded $96,250 to purchase an airboat for search & rescue operations. The use of an airboat will allow year-round capability in rescue efforts in overflow, broken ice, extreme low-water conditions as well as being able to operate in all the rivers in the area.
Regional – Unalakleet Broadcasting, Inc. KNSA Radio (KNSA) serves eight communities: St. Michael, Stebbins, Unalakleet, Shaktoolik, Koyuk, Elim, Golovin and White Mountain. KNSA was awarded $25,000 to receive matching federal funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
PAWS of Nome was awarded $35,000 toward a new Humane Society building. The Humane Society will provide free vaccines and spay/neuter surgeries and offer free access to critical veterinary care provided by other non-profit organizations.
In addition to its award through the Nome community OEF allocation, the Nome Methodist Church was also awarded $35,000 in regional funding for the replacement of the Nome Thrift Shop.
For more information on the Outside Entity Funding program and the 2021 awards, contact Community Benefits Director Paul Ivanoff III at (800) 385-3190 or pivanoff@nsedc.com.
|
2021 Outside Entity Funding |
||
|
Community Grants |
||
| Organization | Project Title | Award |
| Native Village of Diomede | Development Coordinator & Capital Projects/Design | $60,000 |
| Native Village of Elim | Plumbing Repairs | $100,646 |
| Nome Public Schools | School Yearbook Software | $2,500 |
| Nome Community Methodist Church | Nome Thrift Store | $35,000 |
| Unalakleet Volunteer Fire Department | Firefighting Tools & Equipment | $29,772 |
| Native Village of Unalakleet | Grant Management Software | $13,704 |
| Unalakleet Schools | Keeping the Wolfpack Healthy | $30,000 |
| City of White Mountain | Search & Rescue Boat | $96,250 |
| Native Village of White Mountain | Purchase of CAT Jack Hammer | $21,306 |
|
Regional Grants |
||
| Organization | Project Title | Award |
| Nome Community Methodist Church | Nome Thrift Store | $35,000 |
| Unalakleet Broadcasting/KNSA | Matching Funds for Federal Grant | $25,000 |
| PAWS of Nome | Regional Support for Animal Welfare | $35,000 |
###
