OIA Technical Assistance Program 2025
ID: 356820Type: 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/356820
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior is offering the OIA Technical Assistance Program 2025, which provides grant funding for short-term projects aimed at addressing immediate needs in U.S. insular areas, including Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as the Freely Associated States. The program prioritizes initiatives related to disaster planning and response, energy production, health initiatives, and climate change, among others, with a total estimated funding of $22.3 million and individual awards ranging from $0 to $400,000. Eligible applicants include local government agencies, health centers, educational institutions, and nonprofits that serve these areas, and proposals must be submitted electronically by March 12, 2025, with award decisions anticipated by September 30, 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.pdf
    The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2025 Technical Assistance Program (TAP), designated as OIA-TAP-2025. The program aims to provide grants for short-term projects addressing immediate needs in U.S. insular areas, with an estimated total funding of $22.3 million and a ceiling of $400,000 per award. Eligible applicants include non-federal entities such as local government agencies, health centers, educational institutions, and nonprofits that serve Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other insular areas. Application proposals must include a detailed project narrative, budget, timeline, and metrics for performance measurement, aligning with OIA’s priorities like disaster response, health initiatives, and climate change. There are no cost-sharing requirements, but applicants must complete registrations on SAM.gov and Grants.gov. The application deadline is March 12, 2025, with award decisions expected by September 30, 2025. The TAP is particularly focused on enhancing the capacity of insular governments and organizations, while adhering to compliance and reporting regulations set by federal guidelines. The program reinforces federal objectives by supporting local development initiatives without replacing existing funding for operational expenses.
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