Municipality of Anchorage County 2021 Recovery Plan Performance Report

Municipality of Anchorage (County)

Recovery Plan

Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

2021 Report
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GENERAL OVERVIEW (1)

To respond to the public health emergency with respect to Coronavirus and its impacts, the 

Municipality has taken a proactive approach to provide tools and resources to communities, 

residents, and businesses. In the initial process, the Anchorage Assembly and Administration 

worked to identify the harmful effect of COVID-19. These entities spent two months to identify 

the needs of Anchorage residents and businesses; convened meetings and townhalls with 

members of the public, businesses, nonprofits, and social service groups; and conducted two 

separate day-long meetings on March 19th and March 26th to develop the framework, guiding 

principles, and proposed relief measures in the resolution for ARPA use of funds. 

Uses of Funds (2)

a. Public Health (EC 1) There are no allocated funds to EC 1. 

b. Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2)

Summary: The negative impacts to COVID-19 pandemic not only affected the local economy but 

also services and resources to our community. The funds used in this category addresses how our 

County allocations were spent to assist these areas in need.

For this category, the municipality awarded funds to various organizations to recover and help 

those in our community recover from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic rebuilding 

our economy in ways that enhance our self-sufficiency and reduce vulnerability to supply chain 

interruptions. The awards ad to protect our economy and the health and wellbeing of all our city’s 

residents, businesses, and nonprofits.

This included:

• Aid to Nonprofit Organizations for voucher distributions to families for daily expenses, skill 

training & job search assistance, and operational expenses to keep Nonprofit doors open

• Programs that address the immediate needs and barriers for under served and unemployed 

youth, families and adults

• Small business economic assistance for business personal property tax relief

• Relief for tourism businesses experiencing hardships

• Assistance to families to access federal benefits and relief funding

• Repair, expand, and upgrade food pantry/storage and distribution facilities

*We would also like to note due to mandatory shutdown measures placed on businesses and local 

communities, relief/economic stabilizations funds were awarded to many local nonprofits to assist 

with employment and service recoveries who showed lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

c. Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities (EC 3)
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our city has had many challenges with providing tools and resources 

for our venerable homelessness community. With the ARPA relief funds, the Anchorage Assembly was 

able to work with key community non-profits and activists to expand and fund housing assistance.

Housing Assistance & Support: Part of the funding in this category was used to support the rapid 

rehousing of homeless youth transitioning out of shelters, and to provide temporary housing awaiting 

host home placement. Also used for providing housing, addiction treatment, vocational training for the 

homeless, and transitional housing for homeless young adults 16-24 years.

Healthy Childhood Environment, Education, Mental Health & Social Services: Funded school based 

mental health services for children and youths mental health needs exacerbated by the pandemic. 

Funds a social media campaign to help recruit foster homes. Provides funding for the expansion of a 

public health clinic and for the purchase and installation of “COVID-proofing” equipment and systems at 

the clinic.

d. Premium Pay (EC 4) There are no allocated funds to EC 4.

e. Water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure (EC 5) : There is one broadband project to provide 

broadband capacity, internet services, and security cameras to the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior 

Center.

f. Revenue Replacement EC 6)

Recovery: Because there was an existing infrastructure organization within the municipality to 

assist with economic recovery, funds were allocated to connect unemployed works with job 

opportunities. Proposals included a comprehensive job search tool that would benefit both the 

employer and the future employee.

Government Services: 

During the COVID-19 pandemic may government departments saw an increase in their expenses 

in order to provide services to their employees. There was also a decrease in revenue to due 

mandatory shutdown which caused many user fees that government relies on to be waived 

and/or postponed to a later date. 

For many of the local government entities, the grant relief focuses on the following economic 

harm:

• Covering payroll

• Mortgages or rent for buildings

• Operating costs

• Providing sick leave resources to employees

Misc: Other grant funding was used for improving direct services to citizens. These government 

services included road infrastructure, increasing public safety measures, environmental 

revitalization, and other local government improvements. 
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Promoting equitable outcomes (3)

Goals: Provide tools and resources to these various underserved communities:

• Youth 18-24 who have been displaced from their homes or traditional care due to the COVID-19 

pandemic.

• Homeless: Those who do not have the same tools/resources most individuals have access to due 

to financial barriers.

• BIPOC community resources: services in the area of economic recovery, education, and 

community action.

• Public Library offerings to include expansion of digital educational and curriculum materials and 

hardware to meet the demands of an increase in home schooling and virtual learning due to 

COVID.

Awareness: See community engagement

Outcomes: The Anchorage Assembly specifically worked with community leaders who knew the best 

way to provide tools/ resources to those most in need. Grant programs included outreach and 

communications to a variety of disadvantaged groups. These relief programs ensured equity by using 

marketing and communication tools to reach all communities. 

Community Engagement:

When engaging with the community to discuss ARPA grants the following outreach took place:

o Four work sessions hosted by the Anchorage Assembly. The accessibility was both in person and 

virtual. All work session allowed for the public to speak both in person and by submitting written 

comment. All work session was then posted online for the public to view. See below:

o Work session #4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPUhfn8WIc

o Work Session/Townhall #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok7HXaJMbCY

o Work session/Townhall #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO5mm4gYY-s

o Work Session#1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i38ZifpSG-I

Social Media outreach:

o Work session/Townhall via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/272775177897046/

Labor Practices (5)

The one broadband infrastructure project has not started and thus no information on labor practices.
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Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category:

Category Cumulative expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent since 

last Recovery Plan

1 Expenditure Category: Public Health

1.1 COVID-19 Vaccination

1.2 COVID-19 Testing

1.3 COVID-19 Contact Tracing

1.4 Prevention in Congregate Settings (Nursing 

Homes, Prisons/Jails, Dense Work Sites, 

Schools, etc.)

1.5 Personal Protective Equipment

1.6 Medical Expenses (including Alternative Care 

Facilities)

1.7 Capital Investments or Physical Plant 

Changes to Public Facilities that respond to 

the COVID-19 public health emergency

1.8 Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses 

(including Communications, Enforcement, 

Isolation/Quarantine)

1.9 Payroll Costs for Public Health, Safety, and 

Other Public Sector Staff Responding to 

COVID-19

1.10 Mental Health Services

1.11 Substance Use Services

1.12 Other Public Health Services

2 Expenditure Category: Negative Economic 

Impacts

2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs 

2.2 Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and 

Utility Aid 

2.3 Household Assistance: Cash Transfers 

2.4 Household Assistance: Internet Access 

Programs

$35.00 $35.00 

2.5 Household Assistance: Eviction Prevention

2.6 Unemployment Benefits or Cash Assistance 

to Unemployed Workers

2.7 Job Training Assistance (e.g., Sectoral jobtraining, Subsidized Employment, 

Employment Supports or Incentives)

$3,062,500.00 $3,062,500.00 

2.8 Contributions to UI Trust Funds*

2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance 

(General)

2.10 Aid to nonprofit organizations $2,525,000.00 $2,525,000.00

2.11 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality $3,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00
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2.12 Aid to Other Impacted Industries $150,000.00 $150,000.00

2.13 Other Economic Support 

2.14 Rehiring Public Sector Staff

3 Expenditure Category: Services to 

Disproportionately Impacted Communities

3.1 Education Assistance: Early Learning 

3.2 Education Assistance: Aid to High-Poverty 

Districts

3.3 Education Assistance: Academic Services 

3.4 Education Assistance: Social, Emotional, and 

Mental Health Services 

3.5 Education Assistance: Other 

3.6 Healthy Childhood Environments: Child 

Care 

3.7 Healthy Childhood Environments: Home 

Visiting 

3.8 Healthy Childhood Environments: Services to 

Foster Youth or Families Involved in Child 

Welfare System 

$200,000.00 $200,000.00

3.9. Healthy Childhood Environments: Other 

3.10 Housing Support: Affordable Housing 

3.11 Housing Support: Services for Unhoused 

persons 

3.12 Housing Support: Other Housing Assistance $225,000.00 $225,000.00

3.13 Social Determinants of Health: Other 

3.14 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Health Workers or Benefits Navigators 

3.15 Social Determinants of Health: Lead 

Remediation

3.16 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Violence Interventions 

4 Expenditure Category: Premium Pay

4.1 Public Sector Employees

4.2 Private Sector: Grants to other employers 

5 Expenditure Category: Infrastructure

5.1 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater 

treatment

5.2 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater 

collection and conveyance

5.3 Clean Water: Decentralized wastewater

5.4 Clean Water: Combined sewer overflows

5.5 Clean Water: Other sewer infrastructure

5.6 Clean Water: Stormwater

5.7 Clean Water: Energy conservation
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5.8 Clean Water: Water conservation

5.9 Clean Water: Nonpoint source 

5.10 Drinking water: Treatment

5.11 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution

5.12 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution: 

lead remediation

5.13 Drinking water: Source

5.14 Drinking water: Storage 

5.15 Drinking water: Other water infrastructure

5.16 Broadband: “Last Mile” projects

5.17 Broadband: Other projects

6 Expenditure Category: Revenue 

Replacement

6.1 Provision of Government Services $314,036.01 $314,036.01

7 Administrative and Other

7.1 Administrative Expenses 

7.2 Evaluation and data analysis 

7.3 Transfers to Other Units of Government

7.4 Transfers to Nonentitlement Units 

(States and Territories only)

Project inventory( 8)

The table below indicates the sub-recipient, project name, funding amount, identification number, and 

the project overview.

Sub-Recipient Project Name Funded 

Amount

ID# ARPA Expenditure 

Category

Description of Project

The Business 

Boutique

Voucher Pilot Program $2,500,000 80002886 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

Provides individuals living in 

the Municipality of Anchorage 

with one-time vouchers/gift 

cards for certain daily expenses 

such as groceries, diapers, 

medications, and gasoline.

Anchorage 

Convention & 

Visitor's Bureau, 

Inc. DBA Visit 

Anchorage

Tourism Relief Program $3,000,000 80002890 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.11 Aid to 

Tourism, Travel, or 

Hospitality

Provides expanded tourism 

relief business grants to small 

businesses experiencing a 

COVID-19 related hardship 

includes staffing, product 

preparation, and marketing to 

serve tourists/visitors as they 

begin to travel again.
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MOA Treasury 

Department

Business Personal 

Property Tax Relief 

Grant Program

$500,000 80002894 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.9 Small 

Business 

Economic 

Assistance 

(General)

Provides business personal 

property tax relief grants to 

eligible taxpayers financially 

impacted by government 

Emergency Orders and 

Declarations, as an economic 

stimulus measure in response 

to the COVID-19 public health 

emergency.

MOA Health 

Department

Child Care Providers 

Technical Assistance

$100,000 80002897 Services to 

Disproportionately 

Impacted 

Communities - 3.6 

Healthy Childhood 

Environments: 

Child Care

Funds will provide Thread with 

a Full-Time staff member to 

provide technical assistance / 

navigator support to help child 

care providers access the 

federal relief and grant

opportunities within the 

American Rescue Plan Act.

MOA i-Team 

Division

iTeam Technical 

Assistance

$160,000 80002898 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.4 Household 

Assistance: 

Internet Access 

Programs

Funds will provide the i-Team 

with a Full-Time staff member 

dedicated to helping families 

access federal benefits/relief 

funding for which they are 

eligible from the American 

Rescue Plan Act.

University of Alaska 

Anchorage (UAA) -

Alaska 

Manufacturing 

Extension 

Partnership Center

Jumpstart Anchorage 

Manufacturing 

Businesses

$150,000 80002901 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.12 Aid to Other 

Impacted 

Industries

Provides funding to Anchorage 

manufacturers that focus on 

supply chains & logistics 

efficiency, scaling up and 

growth through LEAN, and 

Excellence in E-Commerce. The 

programming will be delivered 

via small cohort, high-touch 

methods that walk the 

manufacturing business 

through the implementation of 

the technical assistance that 

will reduce costs and increase 

sales and revenue in a "Do It 

With You" model. The 4 to 16 

week program workshops and 

individualized technical 

assistance services (at no cost 

to the manufacturers) will 

include: e-commerce 

programs, Lean services, 
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process improvement, food 

safety training and 

certification, and more. 

Alaska Works 

Partnership, Inc.

Workforce Readiness 

Program

$200,000 80002902 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.7 Job Training 

Assistance

Provides funding to AWP for 

recruitment and retention 

specialists to work with local 

high schools and non‐

traditional hiring locations to 

provide basic skills training, 

industry education, and career 

coaching to Anchorage 

community members who are 

interested in a career in 

Alaska's construction, oil, gas, 

mining, transportation and 

maritime industries to ensure 

Alaska’s workforce is ready 

with the American Jobs Plan.

Northern Culture 

Exchange (NCE)

Reignite Creative 

Economy Program

$56,000 80002905 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.13 Other 

Economic Support

Funds allow for NCE to 

produce a targeted economic 

impact study, ecosystem 

assessment, and set of 

strategies and policy 

recommendations to reignite 

the creative economy and 

ancillary businesses in 

Anchorage.
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Eagle River Food 

Pantry

Voucher Distribution 

Program

$50,000 80002906 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

Program that serves the 

immediate needs of local 

people who are in need of 

extra financial assistance other 

than rental relief or food 

through collaborators.

Chugiak-Eagle River 

Senior Center

Broadband 

Infrastructure 

Improvements 

$44,000 80002907 Infrastructure -

5.17 Broadband: 

Other projects

Provides broadband capacity 

infrastructure and internet 

services to allow for 

installation of security cameras 

and improve internet access 

for residents, staff, members 

and guests at the ChugiakEagle River Senior Center.

MOA Parks & 

Recreation - FLAMI

Grant funds for 

MacDonald (MAC) 

Center

$200,000 80002908 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

Lost Revenues due to COVID19 for the MacDonald Center 

Ice Arena. Funds will allow the 

Center to continue to operate 

and serve the community with 

ice sales, turf fields, 

tournaments, salaries and 

private rentals.

University of Alaska 

Anchorage (UAA) -

Alaska Child 

Welfare Academy

Foster Care Support 

Media Campaign

$200,000 80002909 Services to 

Disproportionately 

Impacted 

Communities - 3.8 

Healthy Childhood 

Environments: 

Services to Foster 

Youth or Families 

Involved in Child 

Welfare System

Provides funding to the UAA - 

Alaska Child Welfare Academy 

to support the development of 

a media and social media 

campaign to help recruit foster 

homes and foster youth 

adoptive homes for a year.

Nine Star Education 

& Employment 

Services

Nine Star Net2Ladder 

Program

$150,000 80002910 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.7 Job Training 

Assistance

Provides funding to Nine Stars 

Net 2 Ladder Program that 

addresses the immediate 

needs and barriers for the 

under- and unemployed youth, 

families, and adults to Get-aJob. Teaches appropriate 

workplace/life behaviors to 

augment a job seeker’s 

behavioral health

to Keep-a-Job. Supports 

vulnerable Alaskans so they 

can excel, move to enhanced 
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employment, and ultimately 

reach financial self- reliance by 

using an Advance-on-the-Job 

career map. Serves as a match 

to the HUD Action Plan 

Funding.

Alaska Legal 

Services 

Corporation

Alaska Legal Services 

Employment & Housing 

Support

$200,000 80002911 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

Funding for two (2) attorneys 

annually, one dedicated to 

employment issues and one 

dedicated to preventing 

housing instability.

Choosing Our Roots Temporary Housing for 

Displaced Youth

$500,000 80002913 Services to 

Disproportionately 

Impacted 

Communities - 

3.11 Services for 

Unhoused Persons

Funding to Choosing our Roots 

to acquire a multi-unit 

dwelling, which would be used 

to temporarily house youth 

participants (ages 18-24) 

awaiting host home 

placement.

House of 

Transformations

Homelessness Wrap 

Around Services

$1,623,165 80002915 Services to 

Disproportionately 

Impacted 

Communities - 

3.12 Housing 

Support: Other 

Assistance

Funding to the House of 

Transformations to provide 

housing, addiction treatment, 

vocational and apprenticeship 

training, and other wrap 

around services for persons 

experiencing homelessness.

Shiloh Community 

Housing, Inc.

Life at Work Program $300,000 80002916 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.7 Job Training 

Assistance

Funding for Shiloh Community 

Housing, Inc. to provide 

accessible, affordable, and 

quality housing for young 

adults 16-24 years of age. 

Funding will support their 

transitional housing program 

for young adults experiencing 

homelessness who also 

experience employment 

barriers. the LIFE@Work 

program removes employment 

barriers by providing work 

readiness training, job training, 
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work experience opportunities 

and wellness guidance. 

University of Alaska 

Anchorage

UAA Fast Track Career 

Certificate

$3,062,500 80002917 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.7 Job Training 

Assistance

Supports the Fast Track Career 

Certificate Program at the 

University of AlaskaAnchorage, which offers shortterm, job-oriented certificates 

requiring 16-19 credits over 2-

3 semesters. This funding is 

offered to those who are 

unemployed and on re-training 

and skill upgrades. 

Girdwood Fire & 

Rescue

Girdwood Fire and 

Rescue Services

$125,000 80002919 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Restore Lost Revenues 

MOA Development 

Services

C-19 Customer Portal for 

Permitting

$500,000 80002920 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Funds Rhythm for Civics online 

customer portal cashiering 

module, software, and 

professional services contracts 

to minimize in-person 

interactions for permitting 

services and provide 

customers with a seamless 

application and payment 

process.
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MOA Library Homeschooling 

Collection Curriculum 

Materials

$25,000 80002921 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Due to the impacts of COVID19, the Library is seeing an 

increased demand for 

homeschooling materials, 

which crosses subjects and 

formats, and includes families 

fully homeschooling and those 

supplementing school virtual 

learning. The Library will be 

required to purchase 

additional how-to guides, 

homeschooling philosophies, 

and educational activity 

guides, as well as materials for 

homeschool curriculum 

reading lists, and popular 

books, educational books and 

DVDs, and STEM kits.

MOA Library Augmentation of Digital 

Materials

$25,000 80002922 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

The Library experienced a 

significant rise in demand for 

digital materials during the 

COVID-19 closures. Use of the 

Library's online Wordbook 

Encyclopedia increased by 

640% during that time due to 

additional use by students 

working from home without 

access to their school or public 

libraries. Usage of the online 

learning platform Lynda.com 

and hoopla (digital books and 

movie streaming) increased 

over 50% as well. While digital 

usage slowed somewhat once 

curbside pick-up for physical 

materials was offered, many 

patrons have now transitioned 

to digital permanently, which 

will lead to further increased 

demand for these resources. 

MOA Library MIFI Telecommunication 

Program

$40,000 80002923 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Purchase of 100 MiFi's that will 

provide access to low-income 

customers without technology 

through 2022.
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MOA Library COVID POD 

Workstations

$45,000 80002924 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Purchase of COVID-aware 

workstations that allow 

workers to return to public 

offices at the Chugiak-Eagle 

River Library.

MOA Library Entrepreneurial/Creative 

Spaces

$130,000 80002925 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Create an entrepreneurial 

creative space at the Library 

with a special keying system to 

allow entrance even when the 

library is closed; removing old 

case work to allow for an open

and flexible space; updating 

the flooring; and installation of 

additional cameras so that the 

space is secure and safe for the 

users. 

MOA Parks & 

Recreation

Amplified Programing 

for Underserved 

Communities 

$150,000 80002926 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Funds 2 seasonal positions to 

coordinate seasonal activities 

dedicated to providing diverse 

and targeted programing in 

our parks and trails for 

underserved communities.

MOA Parks & 

Recreation

Permit Fee Relief for 

Community 

Programming Partners

$800,000 80002927 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Provides Parks & Recreation 

Permit Fee Relief for Partners.

MOA Parks & 

Recreation

Beetle Kill Mitigation $3,500,000 80002928 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Beetle Kill Mitigation Program 

in Anchorage and Eagle River / 

Chugiak, Alaska 

Includes expanding the MOA 

Tree Crew and procurement of 

equipment and contracted 

Tree Crews for beetle kill 

removal.
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Anchorage 

Downtown 

Partnership, Ltd. 

(ADP)

Equipment Upgrade and 

Creative Placemaking

$300,000 80002930 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Funds equipment upgrades for 

ADP to continue and expand 

their efforts to provide a clean 

and safe downtown and a 

parallel investment in funds to 

drive activation of public 

spaces in the downtown 

through a variety of efforts 

which aim to ensure the 

vitality of downtown. Further, 

these funds will be used to 

attract additional financial 

support to accomplish a broad 

array of projects including 

façade improvements, 

wayfinding with Indigenous 

place names, murals, Winter 

City activation.

Midtown 

Community Council

Midtown Improvement 

District Development

$100,000 80002931 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Aid the Midtown Community 

Council in its exploration and 

organization around the 

formation of a Midtown 

Improvement District to 

promote security, safety and 

economic stimulus in 

Midtown. Funds will support 

outside expertise on the size of 

the district, necessary steps to 

create a tax improvement 

district and the scope of the 

work the district may wish to 

fund.

MOA Public Transit 

Department

Public Transit 

Department 

Underground Fuel 

Storage Tank 

Replacement

$800,000 80002933 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Public Transit Department 

funding for Underground Fuel 

Storage Tank Remediation at 

the Public Transportation 

facility on Elmore Road. This 

funding will be used in 

conjunction with FTA grant 

funds to replace the fuel 

storage tank.
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MOA Maintenance 

& Operations

Anchorage Health 

Department Facilities 

Safety & Code Upgrades

$2,500,000 80002934 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Funding made available for 

facility safety and code 

upgrades at the Anchorage 

Health Department to include 

replacement of the original 

antiquated boilers to include; 

engineering, abatement, and 

replacement.

Anchorage Fire 

Department

Anchorage Fire 

Department EMS 

Vehicles

$250,000 80002936 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Funding made available to the 

Anchorage Fire Department to 

replace Emergency Medical 

Service (EMS) staff vehicles. 

This would allow for 

replacement of vehicles that 

have excessive mileage, suffer 

from unreliable performance, 

and have repairs that exceed 

the value of the vehicle.

MOA Maintenance 

& Operations

Existing Fleet Inventory 

Replacement

$2,543,418 80002937 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Funding made available to 

MOA Maintenance & 

Operations for replacement of 

existing fleet inventory and 

have met their useful lives. 

Vehicles used beyond their 

useful lives can experience 

frequent down time and high 

maintenance costs if not 

replaced in a timely fashion. 

This would include 

replacement for APD, General 

Government, and Heavy 

Equipment.

Revive Alaska 

Community 

Services

Repair and Upgrade 

Food Pantry/Storage & 

Distribution Facility

$750,000 80002940 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.1 Household 

Assistance: Food 

Programs

Funding to Revive Alaska 

Community Services to repair, 

expand, and upgrade food 

pantry/storage and 

distribution facility to meet 

increasing demands due to the 

COVID-19 pandemic. The 

funding is to be released upon 

satisfactorily demonstrating 

matching fundraising 

commitments to complete the 

proposed project by December 

31, 2023.
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Mountain View 

Health Services 

(MVHS)

Expand Capacity of 

Mountain View Health 

Services Clinic

$470,000 80002941 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

We want to ensure the current 

and future health and safety of 

Mountain View by building out 

the Expand the Mountain View 

Health Services medical offices 

and clinic space to keep staff 

and patients safe ensuring the 

current and future health and 

safety of the Mountain View 

area. This “COVID-proofing” 

project includes construction 

of a negative pressure and “airscrubbing” ventilation system 

with heat recovery, and clinic 

modification including virus 

barriers for open spaces. 

Funding will also support Full 

and Part-Time physicians, 

counselors, a psychiatrist, and 

patient support services.

Anchorage Youth 

Court

Anchorage Youth Court $25,000 80002942 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

Supports the Anchorage Youth 

Court 2021 operational 

expenses and programs 

following the lack of 

fundraising activities and 

opportunities during the 

COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers of 

America Alaska

Children and Youth 

Mental Health Services 

(School-Based & 

Community)

$600,000 80002943 Services to 

Disproportionately 

Impacted 

Communities - 3.4 

Education 

Assistance: Social, 

Emotional, and 

Mental Health 

Services

Funds for school-based mental 

health services to continue to 

respond to children and youth 

mental health needs 

exacerbated by the COVID-19 

pandemic.

Team Alaska Team Alaska Nonprofit 

Relief

$250,000 80002944 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

Funds participation of 

Municipality of Anchorage 

resident athletes in sports 

activities.
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Multiple Fraternal Organization 

Nonprofit Relief

$600,000 80002946 Negative 

Economic Impacts 

- 2.10 Aid to 

Nonprofit 

Organizations

Funding made available as 

Additional Nonprofit support 

to Moose Lodges, Elks Lodges, 

Veterans of Foreign Wars, and 

other fraternal or similar 

organizations that can 

demonstrate uncompensated 

losses from COVID-19 related 

operating restrictions.

Covenant House 

Alaska

Rapid Re-housing for 

Homeless Youth

$225,000 80002947 Services to 

Disproportionately 

Impacted 

Communities -

3.11 Housing 

Support: Services 

for Unhoused 

Persons

Supports the rapid rehousing 

efforts to transition the 

increase of homeless youth out 

of the Covenant House Alaska 

emergency shelter and into 

more stable permanent 

housing during the COVID-19 

pandemic. 

Bike Anchorage City-Wide Bike Rack 

Installations

$80,000 80002949 Revenue 

Replacement - 6.1 

Provision of 

Government 

Services

Funds the installation of 

bicycle racks throughout the 

Municipality of Anchorage to 

provide more options for 

tourists and residents alike to 

access attractions and local 

businesses, and connect with 

outdoor public spaces.

Future Projects $168,000 80002950

The following information pertains to the following sections: Performance Report & 

Required Performance Indicators and Programmatic Data (9 & 10)

Ref: 80002886

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

The primary funds have been used to provide families in need (defined as households with children 

under the age of 18) and individuals in need (defined as households without children under the age of 

18) with gift cards to local and statewide stores to purchase items such as food, supplies for children, 

medication, and gas. These gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash and have restricted use limited to 

the designated store. Due to the extremely high number of requests and applications received gift card 

disbursement were broken into 3 rounds (we are currently in the third round). This means all 

applications received via the municipality website (and paper applications for seniors and those with 
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disabilities) prior to the deadline can be served. People who did not apply during the open period have 

been placed on a waiting list in the event the city chooses to fund this program again. The secondary 

funds are in the process of being used to provide much needed community outreach to ensure all 

residents have equitable access to information, resources, and funding available related to COVID-19. 

Example activities will include radio and tv and bus ads streamlining where residents can go for 

assistance with a focus on information access (text, phone, internet and street team) language access, 

municipality wide reach, and community partner relationship building.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

The basis of our project was and is rooted in equitable outcomes. It ensured all Anchorage residents 

regardless of the language they spoke, their access or ability to use a computer, and the part of town 

they lived in had the opportunity to receive crucial support with household expenses (as listed above). 

By providing assistance with basic necessities residents were able to (at minimum) maintain their 

household and get them through a temporary tough time. In addition some residents reported this 

assisted allowed them to get ahead and troubleshoot the impacts of quarantines, shut downs, and 

mandates better. We were able to compile great data that outline helpful information about who we 

served. The secondary outreach program will allow us to work alongside the municipality to ensure 

moving forward Anchorage residents have a starting point for information that is easy to access, 

understand, and navigate. By matching resources and information with the people we are ensuring they 

are empowered to make informed decisions about what they need assistance with during the pandemic. 

Please see outcomes for Round 1 and Round 2 of the gift card program: Total Families served in round 1 

and round 2- 7,319 (this only includes successfully mailed cards NOT in person pickups) Total Individuals 

served in round 1 and 2-1,899 (this only includes successfully mailed cards NOT in person pickups) 61% 

got COVID help for the first time 82% opted into text alerts and information 43% has Medicaid 51% has 

social security 47% has unemployment 72% has food stamps 12% of the applications completed were 

paper 27% of the applications completed were over the phone 61% of the applications completed were 

online 26% were homeless or in a group home Spanish was the top non English application language 

Samoan was the second top non application language Tagalog was the third top application language 

here is breakdown of the zip code in the municipality served and the overall percentage ZIP CODE 

PERCENTAGE (more areas are included) Muldoon/Boniface 99504 21.51% Mt. View/ Airport Heights 

99508 18.40% Tudor/Lake Otis 99507 12.12% Downtown/Fairview 99501 8.63% Spenard Area by 

Kootz/Midtown 99503 7.69% Raspberry/Sand lake 99502 7.05% Dimond Center Area 99515 6.16% Eagle 

River 99577 5.85% Spenard by Gwennies & West by Rustic Goat 99517 5.58% Taku/Campbell/Old 

Seward 99518 2.26% Chugiak 99567 1.32% Southside 99516 1.32% Girdwood 99587 0.74% JBER 99506 

0.42% JBER 99505 0.38% Area around West High School 99509 0.12% No landmarks identified 99514 

0.10% Fairview 99520 0.09% Indian 99540 0.08% Downtown by 49th State Brewing 99524 0.07% Small 

Section of Muldoon by Glencaren Court 99521 0.04% Lake Otis and 56th 99523 0.04% No landmarks 

identified 99512 0.02% No landmarks identified 99511 0.01% Turnigan 99530 0.01% 11,204 people are 

still on the waiting list to be served in round 3 (that round is being vetted and processed now with the 

final funds)

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

Our project had an existence outreach plan that included meeting with various centers of influence, 

community leaders, and partnering organizations located in high needs areas and representing 

underserved communities. From multi lingual flyers and commercials to commissioning the help of over 

20 translators and getting feedback from those communities about their needs and the best way to 

serve them.

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Please see item #5 for a breakdown of number of people served, demographic information on people, 

served, zip code served, and top languages. This information is correct for Round 1 an Round 2 of our 

program. We are actively in round 3 and project will have that complete by October.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

this did not pertain to our project therefore we have no data available

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

We did not compile this level of data as we were not sure what was allowable or not however we have 

contact information for all applicants and at the completion of Round 3 we can send out another survey 

to capture this data and give final information for everything.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

We have a detailed budget that will be sent separately for the funds that in the process of being spent 

and we supplied all budgets and source documents and receipts and have email copies and hard copies 

for your reviews for the funds already spent. Our main line items included staffing to prepare envelopes 

and mass mailing, purchasing envelopes purchasing stamps, advertising and outreach about all the 

programs, extra toner and ink for mass printing and labels and translators

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

I do not believe this question applies to us therefore I have no information to report for this item

Ref: 80002890

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

The tourism business relief grants provide for direct financial aid to businesses. Economic recovery in 

tourism has been uneven, with some businesses rebounding, while other segments lag. To qualify, 

businesses must demonstrate a continued loss of revenue. Grants will be awarded to businesses yet to 

fully recover and that have experienced economic hardship and income loss from the pandemic’s effects 

on outside visitation. Grant eligibility will be based upon a comparison of 2019 revenue (business prior 

to the pandemic) to 2021 revenue to determine ongoing need.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

If initial rounds of the tourism relief grant are any indication, business relief grants in Anchorage tended 

to help small business. In initial rounds of the grant program (funded through CARES) more than half of 

the recipients were businesses that made less than $250,000 in annual gross revenue prior to the 

pandemic. And 74% of eligible recipients were businesses reporting annual gross receipts of under $1 

million in 2019.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

The prior grant program was promoted throughout the community, including via a workgroup of the 

Economic Resiliency Task Force tasked specifically with engaging business owners in languages other 

than English. We also partnered with municipality's communications team and ability to generate media 

awareness. This program will include similar efforts for outreach into all corners of the visitor economy 

and community.

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The business grant program’s ARPA-funded segment is still in planning phases, with the ultimate aim of 

opening for new applications in September 2021. While the program’s outline is likely to be built using 

prior successful rounds as a framework, the parameters may be altered to better serve needs in what 

has proven an uneven recovery. Some segments of travel and tourism fared well this summer, while 

segments focusing on international, business, group, or incentive have been slower to recover.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

This business grant program does not have a component for job training programs; however it does seek 

to assist tourism business in their ability to maintain and increase job opportunities.

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

No data available.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

The tourism business grant program identified administrative costs of up to $150,000. These costs cover 

the staff time costs of managing the application process, reviewing applicants, and coordinating 

disbursement and reporting.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

This program will be completed by December 31 and no replacement funding has been identified 

currently. Depending on the state of the industry, our local government may choose to extend this 

program using the second disbursement of ARPA funds in spring 2022.

Ref: 80002894:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

COVID-19 Business Personal Property Grant Program - Anchorage Municipal Assembly passed an 

ordinance which established a program providing up to $5,000 of relief to eligible small businesses that 

paid business personal property tax in 2020. Qualifying small businesses would have been required to 

close by one or more State of Alaska or Municipality of Anchorage COVID-19 Orders.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

All businesses in the Municipality of Anchorage are being invited to review the criteria for qualification 

of the grant, and if they are eligible, to apply.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

The Municipality has created a page on our website (muni.org) with full information on the grant. In 

addition, an insert was placed in the Business Personal Property Tax bills when they were mailed in 

August with information on the grant and an invitation to visit our website for more details. Finally, a 

mass email will be sent to all businesses who have their email on file with the Personal Property Tax 

department.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

This grant program is tied to a federal relief package specific to COVID-19 relief, and payments to eligible 

small businesses are subject to funding availability. Businesses that have an unpaid Municipal tax bill are 

ineligible for the program. Payments will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum 

grant amount is not-to-exceed $5,000, however based on a business' filing and funding availability the 

amount may be less. The ordinance also creates an application process, which includes various written 
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certifications and declarations that must be made by an authorized representative of the business that is 

applying for relief. The application is to be submitted online to the Municipal Treasurer for an initial 

determination of the business' eligibility. Upon initial eligibility determination by the Treasurer, Treasury 

personnel will then perform additional review and validation before final approval. This process will be 

comparable to that of other COVID-19 grant programs, and the business may be required to submit 

additional information to the Municipality as part of the required review and validation process. All 

applications will be processed, and relief checks will be issued until funding is exhausted. All records will 

be retained for a period of five years.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

N/A

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

N/A

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

Existing internal municipal resources to be used to administer this small business grant program. No 

federal reimbursement request is anticipated for the administration of this particular program.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

N/A

Ref: 80002897:

Recover Plan Performance Report for Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.6-3.9 

Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities 

Describe how funds are being used to provide services to communities disproportionately impacted 

by the COVID-19 public health emergency?

Thread will Provide technical assistance to individual childcare programs on how to access aid so that 

they can continue operating. This not only helps the childcare programs that were disproportionately 

impacted by COVID-19, but also provides support to families relying on those childcare programs to care 

for their children so they can continue to work.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? How did your projects/services 

address disparities in the communities serviced? 

This project promotes equitable outcomes by providing assistance to childcare programs that may 

otherwise have difficulty themselves applying for aid so they can continue operating. These include, for 

example, childcare programs operated by individuals who do not speak English or only speak English as 

their second language, small programs that do not have staff resources to dedicate towards aid 

applications.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

Thread will contact all licensed childcare programs in Anchorage to assess their need for assistance and 

provide individualized technical assistance to connect the programs to the resources they need to 

remain in operation.

Using the tools below, please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure 

information.
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Project [Identification Number-TBD]: thread Childcare Providers Technical Assistance

Funding amount: $100,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.6, Healthy Childhood Environments: Child Care

As a performance indicator, please share data regarding healthy childhood Environments:

No data to report at this time.

• Number of children served by childcare and early learning (ages 3-5)

• Number of families served by home visiting

Ref: 80002898: 

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

The funds are being used to create Anchor Alerts to help contact likely eligible residents through SMS 

text messages and alert them of programs they may qualify for. Anchor Alerts also provides information 

about various programs residents are interested in and can help them work through and information 

flow to learn more. Resident texting also allows residents to ask questions that can be followed up on 

and we are working on capacity for one on one help for specific cases.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs.

Anchor Alerts has provided information on housing assistance, Child Tax Credit, SNAP and Pandemic EBT 

opportunities so far and other programs. We are researching additional programs and opportunities.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

We are currently reaching out to people who opted in via some of the CARES programs and are learning 

what works with this group and getting ready to promote Anchor Alerts more broadly.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information.

We have over 20,000 residents enrolled in Anchor Alerts and we are able to track what links people click 

on and what programs and messages are resonating. We are working on improving our ability to 

measure outcomes.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

20,000 residents enrolled in Anchor Alerts.

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

We are looking into ways to learn more about our subscribers but know that most of the subscribers 

opted in from CARES programs that were aimed at low/mid income residents.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

Possible costs for hiring contract labor to help provide one on one support.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

Not Applicable

Ref: 80002901: There is no activity at this time for this project.
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Ref: 80002902:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

ARPA funding approved June 25, 2021 for AWP project. ARPA funds have been leveraged to update 

AWP’s COVID Work Ready Training available to all Municipality residents at not cost to them and 

mandatory for all AWP trainees. Updates to the training will include new Delta Variant information, 

Vaccination information and any other updates from the CDC and OSHA. The training is geared towards 

essential occupations. AWP is utilizing funding to provide outreach to residents who have lost their job 

due to the pandemic and those who need re-training to work in an essential workforce. AWP has hired 

an additional Outreach and Education Coordinator and moved an existing employee to the outreach 

team. Outreach efforts have been focused on under served populations as well as those who have lost 

their jobs due to COVID and Veterans. AWP is providing training, education, career awareness and 

recruitment for careers in construction, oil & gas, mining, maritime and transportation.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

Alaska Works Partnership (AWP) is a non-profit training provider that is state and federally funded. AWP 

has leveraged grant funding to provide support services through WIOA Youth (Disadvantaged 

participants aged 16-24), Dislocated Worker (participants who have been laid off, displaced 

homemakers, business closures), State and Training and Employment Program (STEP) Women in the 

Trades (Women 18+ who have paid into unemployment within the last 5 years), Youth Apprenticeship 

Expansion -A-WAY (Federal funding - All youth 16-24) and the Anchorage Construction Academy. AWP 

has several case managers / career coaches who work with participants on their needs to accomplish 

their training and employment goals. Services included but not limited to day care, rent, transportation, 

food, application fees, work gear and tools, etc.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

AWP has attended / held the following events to date: Midtown Job Center informational meet and 

greet, Every Monday provide presentation at JBER’s transition center, AMYA presentation, Training and 

Education flyers dropped of / posted at Mt. View Service Center- Mt. View Library- Laundry Service 

Centers - Job Centers, AGC on recruitment issues, training meeting with ASD’s CTE department, Business 

Education Compact roundtable, Anchorage Job X virtual meetings, VIPER participant meetings and BOD 

participation, Women in the Trades evening meet and greet, training site check in’s, social media 

outreach, advertising meeting with the press, etc.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

The project put forth to AWP by the MOA Assembly is to ensure Alaska’s workforce is ready for the 

American Jobs Plan / Infrastructure Bill by providing basic skills training, industry education, and career 

education to the anchorage community members interested in a career in Alaska’s construction oil, gas, 

mining, transportation, and maritime industries. Outreach is to prioritize minorities, underserved adults, 

disadvantaged youth, veterans, and those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. AWP is 

accomplishing these goals by employing case managers, an outreach team, and skilled trainers. AWP 

holds and attends community events, provides informational orientations, uses social media, develops 

advertising campaigns to target priority populations, provides hands-on training, connections to jobs 

and apprenticeships. AWP maintains a strong relationship with JBER, ASD, Alaska Job Center Network, 

AMYA, Associated General Contractors of Alaska, Alaska’s Registered Apprenticeship Programs, tribal 

organizations, and many more. AWP is able to utilize these partnerships, not only to recruit participants 

but to provide employment opportunities and connections. AWP measures success by collecting 

participant information before, during and after receiving the services AWP provides. When participants 
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have completed training activities, they start working with their assigned case manager/ career coach 

for job searches, apprenticeship application assistance, resume assistance and document collection. 

AWP basis it’s success on job and apprenticeship entry and improvement. Outreach efforts have added 

an additional 248 municipality residents into AWP’s registry to receive hands-on skills training and 

career services.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

At this time AWP has forty-two (42) participants from the Municipality of Anchorage who have 

completed one or more hands-on trade skills training in Heavy Equipment Operating, Electrical Wiring, 

Plumbing & Pipefitting, Welding, Interview Skills and received COVID Work Ready training. The 

additional two hundred and six (206) are in que to participate in upcoming scheduled training 

opportunities. Training opportunities include but are not limited to Carpentry, Building Maintenance, 

Piledriving, Construction Math, CDL, Structural Welding, Ironworking, General Construction, Metal Studs 

Framing, COVID Work Ready, First Aid CPR, OSHA 10, Interview Skills and more.

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

Beginning July 1, to date, participants are 56.73% ethnic minority (43.27% Caucasian, 21.82 % AK Native, 

10.18 % Hawaiian / Pacific Islander, 8% African American, 6.18% Hispanic/Latino, 5.82 % Asian, 4.73% 

American Indian,). Many Alaska Native participants are Yupik, Athabascan and Inupiaq. Gender data 

shows that 55.33 % of training registrants are male and 44.67% are female. AWP participants to date 

range from 16 to 65 years old with the majority being between the ages of 16-35. (24.8% ages 18-24, 

22.36% ages 25-30, 16.67% aged 31-35, 11.79% aged 36-40). Veteran / Transitioning Service Members 

make up 14.34% of training registrants. Employment and Wages: 28.69% unemployed, 17.21% 

underemployed, 54.1% looking for better employment. Of the unemployed, length of unemployment 

rates is 36.23% over a year, 36.23% 1-3 months, 15.94% 6 months to a year, 11.59% 4-6 months. 21.74% 

of unemployed lost job due to COVID. Most wages are between $10.34 to $15.00 per hour. Other 

interesting data: 74.59% of registrants did NOT learn about apprenticeship or the skilled trades as a 

career choice while in school (k-12), 95% of all registrants are actively looking for work / better 

employment, 31 registrants / participants have applied to apprenticeship, 96.72 % of all registrants 

intend to stay in Alaska.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

AWP uses a cost allocation plan requiring a 10% admin fee ($ 18,181) for the general running of the nonprofit business. Admin covers costs such as building and training equipment maintenance, meetings, and 

an allocated amount of all shared costs is charged to admin such as a portion of office space, office 

supplies, utilities, etc.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the reduction 

in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 public health 

emergency. 

N/A

Ref: 80002905: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002906: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002907: There is no activity at this time for this project.
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Ref: 80002908: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002909: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002910: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002911:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

Funds will be used to provide civil legal aid to those impacted by Covid-19 to address the unmet critical 

civil legal needs of Anchorage residents who have been impacted by the pandemic and are financially 

distressed.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

Staff will address the unmet critical civil legal needs of Anchorage residents who have been impacted by 

the pandemic and are financially distressed. The program will help qualifying residents of Anchorage 

address the unmet civil legal needs that are destabilizing their households. The project staff will also 

educate the community about the rights and responsibilities under various pandemic-related relief 

measures (such as the CDC moratorium) in an effort to prevent illegal evictions and foreclosures and 

help workers obtain pandemic related programs protections. ALSC will screen all of its applicants for 

income eligibility. In doing so, we will contribute to equitable distribution of pandemic relief and 

resources.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

No, data is available yet as project is just beginning.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

As stated above, staff will address the unmet critical civil legal needs of Anchorage residents who have 

been impacted by the pandemic and are financially distressed. The program will help qualifying 

residents of Anchorage address the unmet civil legal needs that are destabilizing their households. The 

project staff will also educate the community about the rights and responsibilities under various 

pandemic-related relief measures (such as the CDC moratorium) in an effort to prevent illegal evictions 

and foreclosures and help workers obtain pandemic related programs protections. ALSC will screen all of 

its applicants for income eligibility. In doing so, we will contribute to equitable distribution of pandemic 

relief and resources. We will report the numbers of household receiving services and the outcomes of 

the assistance provided.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

No data available yet.

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

No data available yet.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

No data available yet. We have a indirect rate of 10.67% that is likely to be used.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. Not applicable.
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Ref: 80002913:

Recover Plan Performance Report for Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.10-3.12 

Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities 

Describe how funds are being used to provide services to communities disproportionately impacted 

by the COVID-19 public health emergency?

Choosing Our Roots (COR) will use funds to purchase a 4- to 6- unit dwelling in Anchorage that will be 

used to provide temporary housing to homeless and marginally housed Alaskan youth (ages 18-24) who 

identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ+) awaiting host home placement. 

This will divert individuals from the general homeless shelter system and increase the safety of young 

adults who are experiencing homelessness I the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? How did your projects/services 

address disparities in the communities serviced? 

This project is focused on safely housing homeless and marginally housed Alaskan youth (ages 18-24) 

who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ+). LGBTQ+ youth experience 

homelessness at a higher rate than other youth and are also subject to more safety hazards in standard 

congregate homeless shelters for youth.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

Choosing Our Roots (COR) engages underserved communities in many ways including through 

partnerships with other service providers to homeless youth, through peer connections, and by 

providing outreach at youth targeted events. 

Using the tools below, please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure 

information.

Project [Identification Number-TBD]: Choosing Our Roots Building Acquisition

Funding amount: $500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.11, Housing Support: Services for Unhoused Persons

As a performance indicator, please share data regarding housing supports:

No data to report at this time.

▪ Number of people or households receiving eviction prevention services 

(including legal representation)

▪ Number of affordable housing units preserved or developed

Ref: 80002915:

Describe how funds are being used to provide services to communities disproportionately impacted 

by the COVID-19 public health emergency

House of Transformation (HOT) provides transportation for COVID testing and prescription pickup; we 

also purchase disinfect and masking supplies for clients.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? How did your projects/services 

address disparities in the communities serviced?

HOT is an Equal Housing Opportunity program; we do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, 

etc.
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Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities.

HOT is in the process of hiring a community liaison to promote our services to the underserved 

communities.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information.

HOT provides and is developing wrap around services for our clients consisting of: Employment search, 

Apprenticeship/vocational programs, Chemical dependency counseling, Mental/Behavioral health 

assessments, Life skills classes, Individualized action plans; Goal setting w/case workers, Peer support; 

Transportation for work & appointment, Applying for assistance programs and/or social security 

benefits, Getting phone services, Assist in getting driver's license. Evidence & performance measures are 

captured in the Individualized Action Plans and case management notes within our Case Management 

software.

Performance Indicator: Number of children served by childcare and early learning (ages 3-5)

N/A

Performance Indicator: Number of families served by home visiting

HOT is currently working with 3 to 4 families toward reunification of parents and children. We have 

performed a home visit with two of our clients and have also worked with OCS to assist with a home 

visit with a third client.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

Payroll: HOT has hired 5 additional house monitors and 1 behavioral health case manager and are in the 

process of hiring 3 additional staff positions. This is to provide a more safe/secure housing environment 

and to support our clients in meeting their goals and achieving transition back into the community. 

Projected cost: $200,000/year.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency.

Unidentified at this time.

Ref: 80002916:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

Funds will be used to assist with economic recovery by providing services to remove barriers to 

employment for young adults in school (minimum Junior classification) and maximum age of 24.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

Assistance provided in job training, communications and employment are facilitated with the knowledge 

that the population we serve have been disenfranchised in the past and may require supportive services 

in several areas in order to empower success in meeting program objectives.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

We advertised program offerings in disenfranchised communities, i.e., churches, school, community 

centers, job fairs, social media, etc.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

Job readiness training courses are facilitated and success is evidenced by responses questionnaires, 

assessments and discussions at course completion to measure performance.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs
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There are several Performance indicators being tracked by the program to include but not limited to: 

Number of participants started and completed job readiness training phase includes several courses and 

progressed to the next phase of training, Number of participants started and completed credentials 

training activities; and Number of participants started and completed training job placement. activities.

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

Data will be collected on these data points.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

$100,000 - Contracts and salaries; $200,000 - Program activities: training (training job readiness and 

credentials), training materials, supportive services, job experience. $200.000;

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

Program funding ended December 31, 2020. Last program cycle costs $250K.

Ref: 80002917: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002919: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002921

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

AR 2021-167 (S) 34.C Due to the on-going uncertainty about opening schools, the Library is seeing an 

increased demand for homeschooling materials, which crosses subjects and formats, and includes 

families fully homeschooling and those supplementing school virtual learning. There are still so many 

students being home schooled, both in the 2021 and possibly the 2022 school year. The Library will be 

required to purchase additional how-to guides, homeschooling philosophies, and educational activity 

guides, as well as materials for homeschool curriculum reading lists, and popular books, educational 

books and DVDs, and STEM kits.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

The Anchorage Public Library routinely provides homeschool assistance to families in Anchorage; 

however, due to COVID-19, that level of assistance has grown considerably. Grant funds will be used to 

purchase materials that help support families that are homeschooling children, including additional 

how-to guides, homeschooling philosophies, and educational activity guides, as well as materials for 

homeschool curriculum reading lists, and popular books, educational books and DVDs, and STEM kits.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. The increased need for homeschooling materials and assistance due to the COVID-19 public 

health emergency, meant that APL needed more materials to assist many different Anchorage families 

who chose to homeschool due to COVID-19. This project allowed for those additional homeschool 

materials to go out to the Anchorage community and help children and families who may not have 

needed to homeschool in the past, and therefore, needed additional help with their new situation.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities
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Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. Homeschool families are invited to both synchronous, in-person programming events, as well as 

asynchronous programs at APL locations. The staff at APL locations and at community engagement 

events are well versed in the materials available and able to help those who need assistance. All of the 

information relating to homeschool programs is also available on APL's website as well as spotlighted on 

APL's social media.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

Grant funds will be used to purchase both fiction and non-fiction materials that help support families 

that are homeschooling children. Performance measures for this project include an increase in 

engagement for homeschool programming, both synchronous and asynchronous, as well as increased 

circulation of the new homeschool materials during the 2021-2022 school year.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

None

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

To be entered by Finance.

Ref: 80002922:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

AR 2021-167 (S) 34.D The Library has seen a huge rise in demand for digital materials during the COVID19 closure. Use of the Library's online WorldBook Encyclopedia shot up by 640% between Q2 2019 and 

Q2 2020 due to additional use by students working from home without access to their school or public 

libraries, usage of the online learning platform Lynda.com increased by 54% during that time and hoopla 

(digital books and movie streaming) increased by 51%. While digital usage slowed somewhat once we 

began offering curbside pick-up for physical materials, a large group of people have now transitioned to 

digital permanently, which will lead to further increased demand for these resources.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

Due to on-going uncertainties related to COVID-19, library patrons have continued to use more digital 

materials than ever before. Grant funds will pay for increased digital resources through Listen Alaska for 

additional Library circulation for library users.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

In 2020, when Anchorage residents needed to stay home due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, 

APL saw a huge increase in the use of digital materials. These materials are available to all of 

Anchorage’s diverse population. The materials are easy to access and easy to use.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. The increased need for digital materials due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, meant 

that APL needed more materials available to Anchorage residents. The staff at APL locations and at 

community engagement events are well versed in the materials available and able to help those who 

need assistance. All of the information relating to homeschool programs is also available on APL's 

website as well as spotlighted on APL's social media.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information
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Grant funds will pay for increased digital resources through Listen Alaska for additional Library 

circulation for library users. Performance measure for this project will come through an increased 

percentage of fifteen percent in the circulation of digital materials during the second quarter of 2022.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

None

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. To be entered by Finance.

Ref: 80002923:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

AR 2021-167 (S) 34.E This will support low-income customers by checking out MIFIs (mobile hotspots) 

for a two-week period, which were purchased last year to provide access to people without technology. 

In 2021, the Library added Chromebooks for checkout and that combined with WIFI will provide easier 

access for customers to use to apply for jobs and government assistance and received additional 

training. The monthly cost is currently $3,200 and is not a sustainable amount out of the library budget, 

this request, combined with some library dollars, would cover 2021-2022.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

Grant funds will be used to pay for MIFI devices, supplies to package and distribute the devices, and 

internet service for the MIFI devices for APL patrons who do not have internet service. Patrons can 

check out MIFIs using APL’s online hold option. They are notified when their hold is ready and can pick 

up from any APL location. They have the MIFI device for two weeks before they must return it to APL for 

the next user.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. The increased need for support for low-income patrons due to the COVID-19 public health 

emergency, meant that APL needed more ways to address the need for additional internet availability as 

people were not allowed in library buildings during the closure. This project allowed for those additional 

MIFI devices to go out to the Anchorage community and help those who may not have access to the 

internet at home.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. The increased need for support for low-income patrons due to the COVID-19 public health 

emergency, meant that APL needed more ways to address the need for additional internet availability as 

people were not allowed in library buildings during the closure. The staff at APL locations and at 

community engagement events are well versed in the MIFI devices and able to help those who need 

assistance. All of the information relating to MIFIs is also available on APL's website as well as 

spotlighted on APL's social media.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

This will support low-income customers by checking out MIFIs (mobile hotspots) for a two-week period, 

which were purchased last year to provide access to people without technology. In 2021, the Library 

added Chromebooks for checkout and that combined with WIFI will provide easier access for customers 

to use to apply for jobs and government assistance and received additional training. The monthly cost is 
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currently $3,200 and is not a sustainable amount out of the library budget, this request, combined with 

some library dollars, would cover 2021-2022. Grant funds will be used to pay for MIFI devices, supplies 

to package and distribute the devices, and internet service for the MIFI devices for APL patrons who do 

not have internet service. Performance measures for this project include the goal of 85% utilization for 

the 100 MIFIs purchased. We are seeing nearly 100% utilization of the MiFi’s monthly since they became 

available to the public. Even with the opening of our libraries their usage has remained consistent, 

highlighting a need in the community we always knew was there, but we have the tools now to better 

assist them outside of our walls.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

None

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

To be entered by Finance.

Ref: 80002924:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

AR 2021-167 (S) 34.F Many workers are now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job 

interviews. For many families homeschooling has become an alternative to traditional education. The 

Library has been supporting users in new ways. The Chugiak-Eagle River Library needs new signs to let 

the public know that they are open for business and available to assist. They also need new kinds of 

furniture to help users be COVID safe.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

Grant will pay for new signs to advertise the different services available, and furniture at the ChugiakEagle River Library location. These two parts of the project will ensure more patrons feel safe and are 

willing to visit their local branch library.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. Due to the closures related to COVID-19 as well as the cost of office space, many workers are 

now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job interviews. For many families homeschooling 

has become an alternative to traditional education. The Library has been supporting users in new ways. 

The Chugiak-Eagle River Library needs new signs to let the public know that they are open for business 

and available to assist. They also need new kinds of furniture to help users be COVID safe.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

All of the information relating to the new furniture options will be available on APL's website as well as 

spotlighted on APL's social media. The new signage at the Chugiak-Eagle River Library will give 

homeschool families additional information regarding the support available.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

Many workers are now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job interviews. For many 

families homeschooling has become an alternative to traditional education. The Library has been 

supporting users in new ways. The Chugiak-Eagle River Library needs new signs to let the public know 

that they are open for business and available to assist. They also need new kinds of furniture to help 

users be COVID safe. Grant will pay for new signs to advertise the different services available, and 
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furniture at the Chugiak-Eagle River Library location. These two parts of the project will ensure more

patrons feel safe and are willing to visit their local branch library. Performance measures for this project 

include increased options for patrons and workers to choose from to work safely in the library while 

maintaining six foot distances from others; new furniture will regularly be in use; and people who work 

or study via distance in the Chugiak-Eagle River area can utilize the library for their schoolwork.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

None

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

To be entered by Finance.

Ref: 80002923:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

AR 2021-167 (S) 34.E This will support low-income customers by checking out MIFIs (mobile hotspots) 

for a two-week period, which were purchased last year to provide access to people without technology. 

In 2021, the Library added Chromebooks for checkout and that combined with WIFI will provide easier 

access for customers to use to apply for jobs and government assistance and received additional 

training. The monthly cost is currently $3,200 and is not a sustainable amount out of the library budget, 

this request, combined with some library dollars, would cover 2021-2022.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

Grant funds will be used to pay for MIFI devices, supplies to package and distribute the devices, and 

internet service for the MIFI devices for APL patrons who do not have internet service. Patrons can 

check out MIFIs using APL’s online hold option. They are notified when their hold is ready and can pick 

up from any APL location. They have the MIFI device for two weeks before they must return it to APL for 

the next user.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. The increased need for support for low-income patrons due to the COVID-19 public health 

emergency, meant that APL needed more ways to address the need for additional internet availability as 

people were not allowed in library buildings during the closure. This project allowed for those additional 

MIFI devices to go out to the Anchorage community and help those who may not have access to the 

internet at home.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. The increased need for support for low-income patrons due to the COVID-19 public health 

emergency, meant that APL needed more ways to address the need for additional internet availability as 

people were not allowed in library buildings during the closure. The staff at APL locations and at 

community engagement events are well versed in the MIFI devices and able to help those who need 

assistance. All of the information relating to MIFIs is also available on APL's website as well as 

spotlighted on APL's social media.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information
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This will support low-income customers by checking out MIFIs (mobile hotspots) for a two-week period, 

which were purchased last year to provide access to people without technology. In 2021, the Library 

added Chromebooks for checkout and that combined with WIFI will provide easier access for customers 

to use to apply for jobs and government assistance and received additional training. The monthly cost is 

currently $3,200 and is not a sustainable amount out of the library budget, this request, combined with 

some library dollars, would cover 2021-2022. Grant funds will be used to pay for MIFI devices, supplies 

to package and distribute the devices, and internet service for the MIFI devices for APL patrons who do 

not have internet service. Performance measures for this project include the goal of 85% utilization for 

the 100 MIFIs purchased. We are seeing nearly 100% utilization of the MiFi’s monthly since they became 

available to the public. Even with the opening of our libraries their usage has remained consistent, 

highlighting a need in the community we always knew was there, but we have the tools now to better 

assist them outside of our walls.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

None

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

To be entered by Finance.

Ref: 80002924:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

AR 2021-167 (S) 34.F Many workers are now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job 

interviews. For many families homeschooling has become an alternative to traditional education. The 

Library has been supporting users in new ways. The Chugiak-Eagle River Library needs new signs to let 

the public know that they are open for business and available to assist. They also need new kinds of 

furniture to help users be COVID safe.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

Grant will pay for new signs to advertise the different services available, and furniture at the ChugiakEagle River Library location. These two parts of the project will ensure more patrons feel safe and are 

willing to visit their local branch library.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. Due to the closures related to COVID-19 as well as the cost of office space, many workers are 

now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job interviews. For many families homeschooling 

has become an alternative to traditional education. The Library has been supporting users in new ways. 

The Chugiak-Eagle River Library needs new signs to let the public know that they are open for business 

and available to assist. They also need new kinds of furniture to help users be COVID safe.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

All of the information relating to the new furniture options will be available on APL's website as well as 

spotlighted on APL's social media. The new signage at the Chugiak-Eagle River Library will give 

homeschool families additional information regarding the support available.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information
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Many workers are now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job interviews. For many 

families homeschooling has become an alternative to traditional education. The Library has been 

supporting users in new ways. The Chugiak-Eagle River Library needs new signs to let the public know 

that they are open for business and available to assist. They also need new kinds of furniture to help 

users be COVID safe. Grant will pay for new signs to advertise the different services available, and 

furniture at the Chugiak-Eagle River Library location. These two parts of the project will ensure more 

patrons feel safe and are willing to visit their local branch library. Performance measures for this project 

include increased options for patrons and workers to choose from to work safely in the library while 

maintaining six foot distances from others; new furniture will regularly be in use; and people who work 

or study via distance in the Chugiak-Eagle River area can utilize the library for their schoolwork.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

None

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

To be entered by Finance.

Ref: 80002925:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

AR 2021-167 (S) 34.G Many workers are now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job 

interviews. Creating an entrepreneurial space in an underutilized area of Loussac Library is necessary for 

entrepreneurial collaboration. This new space will be designed to help users be COVID safe, and will 

have its own entry system to ensure that they space can be used outside of normal library hours. This 

will allow more people access to the space when they need it, rather than only when the library is open.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

Grant will pay for materials (such as but not limited to: carpet, doors, locks, signs) and services 

(construction). The space on the 4th floor of Loussac Library was previously used as office space, but as 

staff numbers changed the space was no longer being utilized to its full potential. By converting a 

currently unused space into an entrepreneurial collaborative space, additional Anchorage residents can 

utilize the services that APL has to offer.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

Anchorage includes a very diverse population, and many of those are patrons of the Anchorage Public 

Library. Due to the closures related to COVID-19 as well as the cost of office space, many workers are 

now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job interviews. This entrepreneurial space at 

Loussac Library will be a place where individuals can come to collaborate and work together for business 

purposes.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

All of the information relating to the new collaborative space will be available on APL's website as well 

as spotlighted on APL's social media. All APL staff will be well-versed in how the space operates and how 

to reserve the space, so patrons will be able to use the space easily.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information
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Many workers are now using libraries as a place to do remote work and job interviews. Creating an 

entrepreneurial space in an underutilized area of Loussac Library is necessary for entrepreneurial 

collaboration. This new space will be designed to help users be COVID safe, and will have its own entry 

system to ensure that they space can be used outside of normal library hours. This will allow more 

people access to the space when they need it, rather than only when the library is open. Grant will pay 

for materials (such as but not limited to: carpet, doors, locks, signs) and services (construction). The 

space on the 4th floor of Loussac Library was previously used as office space, but as staff numbers 

changed the space was no longer being utilized to its full potential. By converting a currently unused 

space into an entrepreneurial collaborative space, additional Anchorage residents can utilize the 

services that APL has to offer. Performance measures for this project include a secure space that the 

public can access, which will allow APL to reach out to community partners to begin offering the space 

for programs, as well as the addition of flexible space for a variety of groups and activities.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

None

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

To be entered by Finance.

Ref: 80002926: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002927:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

Parks and Recreation is discounting up to 100% of outdoor permitting fees.

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

Parks and Recreation was allocated $800,000 for permit fee relief for community programming partners 

for loss revenue to the department and to support the community organizations that have lost revenue 

due to COVID-19 impacts.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

As a way to encourage outdoor events and gatherings in 2021 – whether in Eagle River, Girdwood, or 

Anchorage – the MOA Parks and Recreation Department is offering an assistance program to reduce or 

eliminate the fees associated with Parks and Recreation permits. Any program, community event, sport 

or activity that submits a COVID Relief Application along with the permit request may be able to receive 

a discount up to 100% of the permit fees.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

Parks and Recreation staff conducted outreach via phone, email and in person to organizations that 

utilize park services.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

Permit relief for community programming partners to minimize financial barriers for access to parkland 

and Parks and Recreation services. We are measuring the performance of this program by counting 

number of organizations utilizing this service and the dollar value distributed.
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Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

Administrative cost is absorbed by operating cost so 100% of the revenue replacement funds will go 

directly to the local organizations.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

Parks and Recreation has had a 40% loss in revenue due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. 

Compared to three year average from 2017-2019.

Ref: 80002928: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002930: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002931: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002933:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency

N/A - Use of Funds = Revenue Replacement EC 6 for the Soil Remediation of UST project

Describe the loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and provide details as to how funds were used to 

provide government services?

$800k is programmed under the Revenue Replacement EC 6 category for the Transit Soil Remediation 

project. These funds will be addressing the remediation of contaminated soils in preparation for the FTA 

grant-funded Underground Storage Tank Facility replacement/installation.

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes?

Remediation of the contaminated soil prepares the ground work necessary to replace the existing 

underground storage tank. Applicable guidelines and policies will be adhered to in the execution of the 

soil remediation project.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities

Soil remediation is an environmental compliance requirement that must be addressed in conjunction to 

construction of the FTA-funded Underground Storage Tank Facility project.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

Excavated soil will be placed in a short-term storage cell to prevent loss and mixing with other materials 

until completion of initial soil testing. Soil will be field screened as it is excavated. Excavated 

contaminated soil will be hauled to an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) 

approved treatment or disposal facility. Contaminated soil will be transported and treated at a facility 

approved by MOA and ADEC

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

MOA Capital Projects, Project Manager will manage the initiation, planning, design, permitting, 

construction, commissioning, and close out of this project. Capital Projects, Project Manager ensures the 

execution of this project so that deliverables can meet scope requirements on budget and scheduled. 

Estimated hours are 1,650 with an estimated cost of $165,000.
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Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

PTD did not participate in the calculation of reduction in general revenue.

Ref: 80002934: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002936: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002937: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002931: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002940:

Who will be most impacted by the program?

RACS food pantry is the only active food pantry located in the heart of South Anchorage, serving the 

middle class, working poor and those who do not qualify for government programs. The COVID-19 

pandemic affected many working Anchorage residents who lost their jobs and businesses, thereby 

increasing food insecurity in Anchorage. Many families that are struggling to make ends meet have 

found help by getting food from our pantry. Our motto is: "No one should go hungry in Anchorage, 

Alaska." According to Feeding America (2018), there were 30,084 food-insecure people in Anchorage 

Muni as of 2018, among which were 11,790 children. The Anchorage food insecurity rate was 11.5% 

among adults, 16.1% among children, and 10% among seniors, whereas the annual food shortage 

shortfall was $21,500,000. We serve about 50 families per week, distributing approximately 1,500 

pounds of food monthly to Anchorage residents particularly the underserved minorities. Under this 

program also we serve 30 homeless families under the child-in-transition partnership with the School 

District.

Community engagement plans to share the program:

We are in active collaboration with several organizations including the Food Bank of Alaska, Alaska Black 

Chamber of Commerce, Help One Help Another, Alaska Food Coalition, Love Inc., Fred Meyers Reward 

Program, Amazon Smile, Northern Skies Federal Credit Union and Anchorage School District CIT

program. We are open to the public, maintain an appointment system, and open public food 

distribution twice a month. The Food Pantry is advertised on our website, through social media and 

other community outlets.

Has any funds to date been raised?

Yes, a fall fundraiser will be planned by the end of September.

Ref: 80002941:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?

The funds are being used to build the capacity of a our local health clinic in Mountain View Alaska, a 

neighborhood with a high percentage of people living below the poverty line - approaching 30%. By 

hiring counselors and primary care practitioners, we will strive to keep the workforce healthy and well, 

giving economic benefit to employees and employers alike.
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Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

By targeting an area with high income and health disparities, the funds will be used to promote health 

and wellness outcomes and health improvements among minorities and those of lower social economic 

status.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

Mountain View Health Services is located in an underserved community and we have hired a patient and 

community relations support staff person to reach out to community agencies and promote our 

services.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

We received our funds on 8/17/2021, 8 days ago. So far we have hired two full-time physician assistant 

practitioners to offer primary care health services to the community. We have also hired a full-time 

licensed professional counselor who will start offering counseling services in a full-time capacity in 2 

weeks.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

We do not offer job training services.

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

Our neighborhood health clinic is located in the area designated as a health professional shortage area 

as well as an underserved area for primary care. Our services are offered to the residents of Mountain 

View, a diverse population.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

We anticipate administrative cost of 10%, about $47,000. This will fund the office personnel, supplies, 

and facilities needed to provide primary care and counseling services. This will also be used to obtain 

bids and monitor grant compliance.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

Mountain View Health Services took over management of Kabo Health LLC in 2021. Kabo Health LLC lost 

over $140,000 in 2020 due to COVID public health emergency.

Ref: 80002942: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002943: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002944: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002946: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002947: There is no activity at this time for this project.

Ref: 80002948:

Describe how the funds are being used to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 

public health emergency?
Municipality of Anchorage County 2021 Recovery Plan Performance Report

Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality

Please describe how your project promoted equitable outcomes? This includes assistance with food, 

housing, employment opportunities, or other needs

By connecting activity-friendly routes (sidewalks, paths, bicycle routes, public transit routes) with 

everyday destinations (homes, grocery stores, banks, health services, schools and childcare centers, 

worksites, parks, and recreation centers) making it accessible for everyone.

Please describe any community engagement efforts your project took to promote its services to 

underserved communities?

there's no data at this point.

Please describe project details as well as evidence and performance measure information

- Develop a plan that identifies optimal locations for bike parking infrastructure. - Provide project 

management to support the installation of the selected bike parking infrastructure. Performance 

measure: accomplishing every single one of the following deliverables, 1. A guide that helps 

organizations identify optimal locations to install bike rack infrastructure. 2. Monthly project 

management reports. 3. Quarterly reports for the year following the bike rack installations to monitor 

the usage of the infrastructure.

Performance Indicators: Number of workers enrolled in job training programs

There's no data at this point.

Performance Indicator: Data on programs affecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and 

income.

There's no data at this point.

Please identify any administrative cost that will be used for your project (both dollar amount and 

justification).

There's no data at this point.

Please provide identifying information for revenue replacement funding. Please calculate the 

reduction in general revenue using information as-of December 31, 2020 for loss due to the Covid-19 

public health emergency. 

There's no data at this point.