OIA Maintenance Assistance Program 2025
ID: 356822Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of the Interior (DOI)

Award Range

$0 - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior is offering the Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) for 2025, providing $4.375 million in federal funding to enhance infrastructure maintenance practices across seven insular areas, including American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The program aims to support local government agencies, hospitals, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations in developing training and repair initiatives that improve infrastructure resilience to extreme weather events. Eligible projects must align with federal regulations and focus on capacity building rather than routine operations or new constructions, with individual awards capped at $350,000. Applications are due by March 12, 2025, and interested parties can contact Weihao Feng at Weihao_Feng@ios.doi.gov for further information.

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    The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) has announced the Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) for 2025, offering $4.375 million in federal funding to support infrastructure maintenance across seven insular areas. Eligible applicants include local government agencies, hospitals, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations benefiting these regions, with an award ceiling of $350,000 per project. The program emphasizes capacity building through training, repairs, and specialized equipment to improve infrastructure resilience to extreme weather events. Applications must be submitted by March 12, 2025, via Grants.gov, with required documentation including budget forms and a project narrative that outlines objectives, expected outcomes, and stakeholder coordination. A merit review will evaluate clarity, alignment with OIA priorities, budget reasonableness, project timelines, and past performance of applicants. Applicants must adhere to federal regulations and avoid costs related to routine operations or new constructions. Notifications regarding funding decisions will be made by September 30, 2025. Overall, MAP aims to enhance maintenance practices in insular areas, contributing to their long-term sustainability and safety in the face of climate challenges.
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