In an effort to aid the recovery from the impact of Typhoon Mawar, the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the availability of funding through the OIA Technical Assistance Program for the year 2024. This grant program is aimed at providing essential support to the affected regions, including Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The funding, totaling $22.3 million, is designated to assist local government agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and utilities in their recovery efforts. This assistance, in accordance with federal regulations, is a crucial step toward revitalizing these areas and helping them regain their stability. The application deadline for this program is March 15, 2024, with applications to be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on the specified due date. The U.S. Department of the Interior, under the leadership of Hailey McCoy, is committed to facilitating the recovery process in these regions.
General Information
| Document Type: |
Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: |
OIA-TAP-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: |
OIA Technical Assistance Program 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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| Funding Instrument Type: |
Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: |
The Technical Assistance Program provides funding to the following U.S. Territories: Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands; as well as the following Freely Associated States: Palau, The Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. The top priorities for this Administration include, but are not limited to: climate change (including food and water security), disaster planning and response, energy production, natural and cultural resources, youth programs, health initiatives and health IT systems, public safety/emergencies, data improvements and invasive species management. Other priorities for this Administration include, but are not limited to: accountability, financial management, economic development, education, management control initiatives, capacity building, and information technology. |
| Expected Number of Awards: |
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| CFDA Number(s): |
15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
| Version: |
Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: |
Oct 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: |
Nov 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: |
Mar 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Mar 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: |
Apr 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: |
$ 22,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$0 |
| Award Floor: |
$0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: |
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Eligible applicants are non-federal entities such as local government agencies (including utilities) in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; and hospitals/health centers, institutions of higher education and any non-profit organizations whose projects directly benefit the seven insular areas in accordance with Federal regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 2, Part 200 “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” or 2 CFR 200. Per 2 CFR 200.444, OIA cannot provide funding to the Judicial or Legislative branches of local governments.Please see the Application Package Checklist in the application instructions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: |
Department of the Interior |
| Description: |
OIA Technical Assistance Program 2023 |
| Link to Additional Information: |
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| Grantor Contact Information: |
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hailey McCoy
hailey_mccoy@ios.doi.gov
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