The Office of Insular Affairs offers the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to address the immediate needs of insular areas. Grants are available for short-term projects focusing on accountability, economic development, disaster assistance, education, energy, and other initiatives. The program aims to support areas such as financial management, capacity building, health, and natural resources. Applications must be submitted before April 1, 2018, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 297754
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TAP-2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Technical Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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. OIA’s priorities are as follows: Accountability, financial management, economic development, education, energy, management control initiatives, disaster assistance, natural and cultural resources, capacity building, health initiatives, and invasive species management. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 01, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,500,000 |
| 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 local hospitals/health centers and utilities) and institutions of higher education 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 any non-profit organizations whose mission directly benefits the seven insular areas in accordance with regulations contained in 2 CFR 200. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet the immediate needs of the insular areas. OIA’s priorities are as follows: Accountability, financial management, economic development, education, energy, management control initiatives, disaster assistance, natural and cultural resources, capacity building, health initiatives, and invasive species management. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hailey McCoy
Grants Management Specialist Email:hailey_mccoy@ios.doi.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline moved to April 1st. | Feb 22, 2018 | |
| Feb 22, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TAP-2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Technical Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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. OIA’s priorities are as follows: Accountability, financial management, economic development, education, energy, management control initiatives, disaster assistance, natural and cultural resources, capacity building, health initiatives, and invasive species management. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 01, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,500,000 |
| 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 local hospitals/health centers and utilities) and institutions of higher education 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 any non-profit organizations whose mission directly benefits the seven insular areas in accordance with regulations contained in 2 CFR 200. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet the immediate needs of the insular areas. OIA’s priorities are as follows: Accountability, financial management, economic development, education, energy, management control initiatives, disaster assistance, natural and cultural resources, capacity building, health initiatives, and invasive species management. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hailey McCoy
Grants Management Specialist Email:hailey_mccoy@ios.doi.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TAP-2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Technical Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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. OIA’s priorities are as follows: Accountability, financial management, economic development, education, energy, management control initiatives, disaster assistance, natural and cultural resources, capacity building, health initiatives, and invasive species management. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 01, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,500,000 |
| 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 the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; and any non-profit institutions/organizations whose missions directly benefit the seven insular areas, including institutes of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet the immediate needs of the insular areas. OIA’s priorities are as follows: Accountability, financial management, economic development, education, energy, management control initiatives, disaster assistance, natural and cultural resources, capacity building, health initiatives, and invasive species management. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hailey McCoy
Grants Management Specialist Email:hailey_mccoy@ios.doi.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 297754 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> FY18 TAP Grants Gov Application Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hailey McCoy Grants Management Specialist Email: hailey_mccoy@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 | TAP-2018 | Technical Assistance Program | PKG00235011 | Oct 01, 2017 | Apr 01, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
297754 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
297754 SF424A-1.0.pdf
297754 SF424B-1.1.pdf
297754 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
297754 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
297754 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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