New FY 2025 Energizing Insular Communities Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- OIA-EIC-2025-1
- Agency
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Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Energy
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- Krystina Alfano krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov (202) 219-8536
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs is seeking proposals for the Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program, which aims to promote domestically produced energy and reduce reliance on imported fuels in U.S. territories. The grant opportunity targets local government entities, utilities, semi-autonomous agencies, and higher education institutions in Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. Eligible projects include energy generation, transmission, storage, feasibility studies, and energy efficiency initiatives, with a strong preference for proposals utilizing domestically produced components. The merit review process will evaluate applications based on five weighted criteria: Goals and Objectives (25%), Project Description and Implementation Plan (40%), Environmental Considerations (15%), Roles and Capabilities (10%), and Project Support (10%). Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 15, 2025, through Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov.
The total estimated program funding is $15,250,000, with an expected 20 awards and no predetermined award floor or ceiling. The anticipated project period spans from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, during which recipients will be required to submit semi-annual narrative and financial reports. Applicants will be evaluated using a 0-10 point scoring system that assesses the comprehensiveness and quality of their proposals, with the highest scores indicating thorough addressing of criteria and minimal weaknesses. The program specifically seeks projects that can demonstrate potential for reducing electricity costs, improving energy infrastructure efficiency, and aligning with Energy Dominance policies.
Synopsis
The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) requests proposals for its Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program promoting domestically produced energy and protecting the United States" economic and national security interests and military preparedness by ensuring that an abundant supply of reliable energy is readily accessible in every State and territory of the Nation. The EIC program provides grant funding for energy strategies that reduce reliance on imported foreign fuels, reduce the cost of electricity to consumers, and improve the performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency in the territories.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Foa_Content_of_OIA-EIC-2025-1_Updated 07.03.2025.pdf | ||
| Rating Standards.pdf | ||
| Rating Sheet.pdf | ||
| Merit Review Criteria.pdf | ||
| Foa_Content_of_OIA-EIC-2025-1.pdf |
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