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Grant Funding for Infrastructure Maintenance in U.S. Insular Areas (MAP 2026)

The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is seeking proposals for the Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) 2026 to enhance infrastructure maintenance in U.S. territories and freely associated states. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, 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: - Training and professional certifications for infrastructure maintenance - Temporary management and technical expertise - Specialized equipment, vehicles, and tools for maintenance - Maintenance-related systems and programs - Essential infrastructure repairs - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessments - Performance reporting every 6 months - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $4,375,000 - Up to 20 awards expected - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is seeking proposals for its Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP), which provides grant funding to support, develop, improve, and institutionalize infrastructure maintenance practices in the insular areas. The program also funds critical repairs to infrastructure. Eligible applicants include non-federal local government entities, hospitals, health centers, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and international entities benefiting U.S. territories and freely associated states. The program aims to extend the life cycle of critical infrastructure by strengthening maintenance capacity and supporting essential repairs.

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