This grant is for short-term projects aimed at addressing the immediate needs of the insular areas. The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides funding for a wide range of critical purposes. Key focus areas include enhancing disaster planning, response, and recovery, with an emphasis on risk assessments and building resilience. The program also supports initiatives to ensure accountability and effective financial management, drive economic development, and advance education, training, and capacity building. Further priorities encompass strengthening management control, improving information technology, boosting energy production, safeguarding natural and cultural resources, empowering youth programs, and promoting health initiatives, including health IT systems. Additionally, the grant targets improvements in public safety, emergency preparedness, and data systems.
Opportunity ID: 359905
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIA-TAP-2025-V2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025 |
| 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. The top priorities for this Administration include, but are not limited to: Disaster planning and response, energy production, natural and cultural resources, youth programs, health initiatives and health IT systems, public safety/emergencies, data improvements, and climate change (including water, energy, invasives species, food security and coral reef 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date (August 15, 2025). |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date (August 15, 2025). |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $22,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| 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 the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and in the Freely Associated States, which are the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; hospitals/health centers, institutions of higher education and any non-profit organizations whose projects directly benefit one or more of 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Technical Assistance Program (TAP) which provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet the immediate needs of the insular areas. TAP funds may be used for a wide range of priority purposes, with the following being key focus areas: disaster planning, response, and recovery with a strong emphasis on risk assessments and measures to enhance resilience; ensuring accountability and effective financial management; driving economic development; supporting education, training, and capacity building; strengthening management control initiatives; advancing information technology (IT); boosting energy production; safeguarding natural and cultural resources; empowering youth programs; promoting health initiatives and health IT systems; enhancing public safety and emergency preparedness; and improving data systems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hailey McCoy
Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov Email:Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added new language from the Department of the Interior. | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Jul 02, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIA-TAP-2025-V2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025 |
| 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. The top priorities for this Administration include, but are not limited to: Disaster planning and response, energy production, natural and cultural resources, youth programs, health initiatives and health IT systems, public safety/emergencies, data improvements, and climate change (including water, energy, invasives species, food security and coral reef 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date (August 15, 2025). |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date (August 15, 2025). |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $22,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| 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 the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and in the Freely Associated States, which are the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; hospitals/health centers, institutions of higher education and any non-profit organizations whose projects directly benefit one or more of 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Technical Assistance Program (TAP) which provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet the immediate needs of the insular areas. TAP funds may be used for a wide range of priority purposes, with the following being key focus areas: disaster planning, response, and recovery with a strong emphasis on risk assessments and measures to enhance resilience; ensuring accountability and effective financial management; driving economic development; supporting education, training, and capacity building; strengthening management control initiatives; advancing information technology (IT); boosting energy production; safeguarding natural and cultural resources; empowering youth programs; promoting health initiatives and health IT systems; enhancing public safety and emergency preparedness; and improving data systems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hailey McCoy
Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov Email:Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIA-TAP-2025-V2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025 |
| 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. The top priorities for this Administration include, but are not limited to: Disaster planning and response, energy production, natural and cultural resources, youth programs, health initiatives and health IT systems, public safety/emergencies, data improvements, and climate change (including water, energy, invasives species, food security and coral reef 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date (August 15, 2025). |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $22,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| 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 the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and in the Freely Associated States, which are the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Technical Assistance Program (TAP) which provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet the immediate needs of the insular areas. TAP funds may be used for a wide range of priority purposes, with the following being key focus areas: disaster planning, response, and recovery with a strong emphasis on risk assessments and measures to enhance resilience; ensuring accountability and effective financial management; driving economic development; supporting education, training, and capacity building; strengthening management control initiatives; advancing information technology (IT); boosting energy production; safeguarding natural and cultural resources; empowering youth programs; promoting health initiatives and health IT systems; enhancing public safety and emergency preparedness; and improving data systems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hailey McCoy
Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov Email:Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 359905 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_OIA-TAP-2025-V2 (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hailey McCoy Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov 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 | OIA-TAP-2025-V2 | OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025 | PKG00291107 | Jul 02, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359905 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
359905 SF424A-1.0.pdf
359905 SF424B-1.1.pdf
359905 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
359905 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
359905 SF424D-1.1.pdf
359905 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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