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Department of the Interior OIA Technical Assistance Program 2026 Grant Solicitation

The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs is seeking proposals for the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2026, aimed at supporting urgent needs in U.S. insular areas and freely associated states. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) - Eligible Applicants: - Non-federal local government entities, hospitals, health centers, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and international entities benefiting insular areas - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for short-term projects addressing: - Economic development - Financial management and audits - Government service and capacity building - Education, training, and IT modernization - Energy initiatives - Natural and cultural resource management - Youth and health programs - Public safety - Disaster planning and recovery - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects - Adherence to relevant executive orders and DOI Secretary's Orders - No cost sharing required - Funding Details: - Estimated total program funding: $22,500,000 - Expected number of awards: 40 - Places of Performance: - U.S. territories: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands - Freely associated states: Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau

Description

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is seeking proposals for its Technical Assistance Program (TAP), which offers grant funding for short-term projects aimed at addressing the immediate needs of insular areas. The TAP program provides discretionary grant funding to tackle urgent economic, financial, government service, and capacity challenges in the insular areas. Eligible applicants include non-federal local government entities, hospitals, health centers, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations in the U.S. and its territories, as well as international entities benefiting these areas. The program focuses on U.S. territories and freely associated states and prioritizes projects that drive economic growth, ensure reliable energy, and strengthen national security and regional stability.

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