OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025
ID: 359905Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of the Interior (DOI)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359905
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior is inviting proposals for the 2025 Technical Assistance Program (TAP), aimed at providing grant funding for short-term projects that address immediate needs in U.S. insular areas, including Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as the Freely Associated States of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The program focuses on key areas such as disaster planning and recovery, economic development, education, capacity building, and public safety, with a total estimated funding of $22.3 million available for approximately 70 awards ranging from $0 to $400,000. Eligible applicants include local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions within the specified territories, and all proposals must adhere to strict application guidelines and be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the deadline of August 15, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Hailey McCoy at Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_OIA-TAP-2025-V2.pdf
    The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) has announced the reopening of the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for 2025, seeking proposals for projects that address immediate needs in U.S. insular areas. With an estimated funding of $22.3 million, the program aims to support around 70 awards, each ranging from $0 to $400,000. Key focus areas include disaster planning and recovery, economic development, education, capacity building, and public safety. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions within specific U.S. territories and freely associated states. The proposal process requires adherence to strict application guidelines, including budget breakdowns, project narratives, and performance measures. All submissions must be made electronically through Grants.gov by the August 15, 2025 deadline. The application review will assess criteria such as project relevance to OIA priorities, budget reasonableness, and previous performance of applicants. Final decisions on proposals may extend into fiscal year 2026, and funding is contingent upon Congressional appropriations.
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