This grant from the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is for the Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program, which provides critical funding for sustainable energy strategies within U.S. territories. The program’s core purpose is to mitigate the effects of climate change and significantly reduce reliance on expensive, imported fuels. It supports the development and utilization of domestic energy sources, aiming to enhance energy infrastructure performance and improve overall energy efficiency. This opportunity empowers insular communities to transition towards more resilient and environmentally sound energy systems, fostering long-term energy independence and promoting a greener future by optimizing their energy consumption and infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 353402
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIAOIA-EIC2400538 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 Energizing Insular Communities Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,250,000 |
| 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 local government entities, utilities, semi-autonomous agencies, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program which provides grant funding for sustainable energy strategies that mitigate climate change, reduce reliance and expenditures on imported fuels, develop and utilize domestic energy sources, and improve the performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency in the territories. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Krystina Alfano
krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov Email:krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated attachments and close date to June 14, 2024. | Apr 04, 2024 | |
| Apr 04, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIAOIA-EIC2400538 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 Energizing Insular Communities Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,250,000 |
| 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 local government entities, utilities, semi-autonomous agencies, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program which provides grant funding for sustainable energy strategies that mitigate climate change, reduce reliance and expenditures on imported fuels, develop and utilize domestic energy sources, and improve the performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency in the territories. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Krystina Alfano
krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov Email:krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIAOIA-EIC2400538 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 Energizing Insular Communities Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,250,000 |
| 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 local government entities, utilities, semi-autonomous agencies, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program which provides grant funding for sustainable energy strategies that mitigate climate change, reduce reliance and expenditures on imported fuels, develop and utilize domestic energy sources, and improve the performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency in the territories. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Krystina Alfano
krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov Email:krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 353402 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> OIAOIA-EIC2400538.pdf
Folder 353402 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2024 EIC Grant Application Instructions.pdf
Folder 353402 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Environmental Review Instructions.pdf
Folder 353402 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Merit Criteria Analysis.pdf
Folder 353402 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Rating Standards.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Krystina Alfano krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov Email: krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.875 | OIAOIA-EIC2400538 | FY 2024 Energizing Insular Communities Program | PKG00285740 | Apr 04, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353402 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353402 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353402 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353402 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353402 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
353402 SF424D-1.1.pdf
353402 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf