OIA Technical Assistance Program 2025

Background
The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Technical Assistance Program (TAP), which provides grant funding for short-term projects aimed at addressing the immediate needs of insular areas. The program's top priorities include 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.

Additional priorities include accountability, financial management, economic development, education, management control initiatives, capacity building, and information technology.

Grant Details
The TAP grants are intended for short-term projects that meet immediate needs in insular areas. The funding is not meant to supplant local funding for routine operating expenses or construction projects. Eligible activities include disaster planning and response, energy production, natural and cultural resource management, youth programs, health initiatives including health IT systems, public safety improvements, data enhancements related to climate change (including water and food security), and invasive species management.

TAP funds may not be used for the salaries of existing employees but can fund temporary expertise if included in the proposal budget. The program has a total estimated funding of $22.3 million with an expected number of 70 awards. The award ceiling is $400,000.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include non-federal entities such as local government agencies in Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau; hospitals/health centers; institutions of higher education; and non-profit organizations whose projects directly benefit these insular areas. Funding cannot be provided to the Judicial or Legislative branches of local governments.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant activities will be determined based on the specific project timelines outlined in individual proposals but generally aligns with fiscal year 2025.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant program is estimated at $22.3 million with individual awards ranging from a minimum floor of $0 to a maximum ceiling of $400,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in insular areas including Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.