Project Grant D23AP00291
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (VIWAPA) a $1,038,000 Project Grant under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). The grant aims to integrate twelve electric vehicles into VIWAPA's utility fleet and install the necessary charging infrastructure. This initiative supports VIWAPA's transition towards a more efficient and environmentally sustainable fleet, aligning...
- The University of the Virgin Islands received a $625,636 project grant award from the Department of the Interior's Insular Affairs office under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories federal grant program (CFDA 15.875). The grant will support the University's efforts to transition towards more sustainable transportation options through the acquisition of electric golf carts, the installation of solar electric vehicle charging stations, and the implementation of an...
- The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) received a $895,790 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Insular Affairs office on September 15, 2022 to support the acquisition of ten electric vehicles and charging infrastructure through September 30, 2024. The grant funding will allow WAPA to purchase ten electric pickup trucks to replace outdated vehicles in its fleet and install charging stations to support increased use of electric vehicles. Training will also be...
- The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (Viwapa), a U.S. local government entity, was awarded a $360,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories (CFDA 15.875) program. The grant funding will be used to procure six new 2023 hybrid vehicles for Viwapa's Revenue Assurance Department. This will enable Viwapa to more effectively manage its backlog of work orders and improve the...
- The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $576,170 Formula Grant to the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the Office of the Governor in the U.S. Virgin Islands, under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant, with a period of performance from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, will enable VIEO to administer DOE funds and manage them in a prudent, effective, and efficient manner to accomplish the program's objectives. The key products and services to be delivered...
- The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the U.S. Virgin Islands territorial government, a $1,562,180 Formula Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128). This grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, aims to assist VIEO in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Key products and services funded...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $3,150,000 Project Grant under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875) to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (Viwapa) to install a 4-hour 2-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The BESS will enhance the hospital's energy efficiency, support sustainability goals, and ensure...
- The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $483,000 Project Grant (CFDA 15.875 - Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories) to the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Division of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding will support a battery backup system upgrade for government data centers and telecommunications sites across the U.S. Virgin Islands. This project, with a planned completion date of September 30, 2028, aims to...
- The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $318,816.30 project grant to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (Viwapa), a U.S. local government entity, under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). The funding will support the Water Department Equipment Program, with a period of performance from July 17, 2023 to September 30, 2027. This grant will enable Viwapa to purchase vehicles, equipment, and materials to...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (Viwapa), doing business as Viwapa, to fund the Renewable Integration and Smart Grid Project. This grant, provided under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875), supports Viwapa's efforts to strengthen its power generation, transmission, and distribution systems in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Through...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $3,935,000 Project Grant under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories (CFDA 15.875) program to the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grant will fund several initiatives over the 2023-2026 period, including: These projects are designed to advance the VIEO's mission of promoting clean energy, transportation electrification, grid modernization, and climate resilience across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.9m | 9/21/23 |