FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities Program
Posted: Mar 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/18/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$15,000,000
Award Ceiling
$15,000,000
Expected Number of Awards
10
Description
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, and improve the performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency and reliability in the territories.
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, and improve the performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency and reliability in the territories.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Eligible applicants are local government entities, utilities, semi-autonomous agencies, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, in accordance with Federal regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 2, Part 200 "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards" or 2 CFR 200.Per 2 CFR 200.444, OIA cannot provide funding to the Judicial or Legislative branches of local governments.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 15.875 - Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories
Contact Information
Agency: Department of the Interior
Contact: Department of the Interior
Email: krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov
Phone: 303-570-4499
Krystina Alfano
krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov
krystina_alfano@ios.doi.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2026 10:42:07 AM EDT
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