FY 2014 OIA Empowering Insular Communities Program
 
  				The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Empowering Insular  Communities (EIC) Program which provides grant funding for sustainable energy strategies in  the insular areas. Highest priority will be given to proposals that:  • reduce a territory’s dependence on imported fossil fuels;  • are identified and supported in the territory’s Strategic Energy Plan and/or Energy  Action Plan; and  • propose to expend the funds within 24 months.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 05/31/2014 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					OIA-2014-EIC					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of the Interior					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Grant					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Eligible applicants are local government entities, independent authorities, and educational  institutions in the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the  Northern Mariana Islands.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					05/01/2014					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					Mark Brown
Program Specialist (Grants)
Phone 202-208-5992					
E-mail Address
					Mark_Brown@ios.doi.gov
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$2,971,000.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards range from $150,000.00 to $2,971,000.00