Opportunity Information: Apply for OIA 2013 TAP
Apply for OIA 2013 TAP
- The Department of the Interior in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2013 OIA Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.875 Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2013 and posted on Oct 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are local government entities, independent authorities, and educational institutions in the four U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands the three Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau and any non profit organizations whose mission directly benefit the seven insular areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), designed to support practical, capacity-focused projects that strengthen government operations and community outcomes in the U.S. insular areas and the Freely Associated States. The program is centered on providing targeted technical assistance that helps these jurisdictions build stronger systems, improve services, and address operational gaps in ways that are sustainable beyond the life of the grant.
TAP funding can be used for a wide range of development-oriented activities, with priorities that include (but are not limited to) improving accountability and oversight; strengthening financial management systems, including efforts that enhance tax collection; and advancing economic development initiatives. The program also highlights training and education as key areas, reflecting a focus on developing local skills and institutional knowledge so governments and partner organizations can manage programs more effectively over time. Additional emphasis areas include energy initiatives, management control improvements, public safety, emergency-related capabilities, historical and cultural preservation, capacity building, and health initiatives. In practice, this means proposals can span from upgrading internal controls and financial reporting processes to workforce training programs, strategic planning and performance management projects, or technical support that improves readiness and resilience.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OIA 2013 TAP; CFDA 15.875, Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories) anticipated a large number of awards, with an estimated 100 grants supported by an estimated total funding level of $12,000,000. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants that may have limited ability to provide local match funding. The posting date was October 9, 2012, and the application closing date was September 30, 2013, with the opportunity archived on October 30, 2013.
Eligibility is focused on organizations serving the seven insular areas. Eligible applicants include local government entities, independent authorities, and educational institutions in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as the three Freely Associated States: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The announcement also allows nonprofit organizations to apply as long as their mission directly benefits these seven insular areas. This structure reflects TAPs overall intent: to direct resources toward organizations that can deliver measurable improvements to governmental capacity, systems, and community-facing services within these island jurisdictions.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarifying requirements, the notice lists OIA contacts including Charlene Leizear, Technical Assistance Director (202-208-4707), and Hailey McCoy, Program Specialist (202-513-7746; haileymccoy@ios.doi.gov).
FY 2013 OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) - FAQs
1) What is the FY 2013 OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP)?
The FY 2013 OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs (OIA). It supports practical, capacity-focused technical assistance projects intended to strengthen government operations and improve community outcomes in the U.S. insular areas and the Freely Associated States.
2) What is the main purpose of TAP funding?
TAP is designed to fund targeted technical assistance that helps eligible jurisdictions build stronger systems, improve services, and address operational gaps in ways that can be sustained beyond the grant period. The emphasis is on strengthening institutional capacity and improving how programs and services are managed and delivered over time.
3) What kinds of projects are a good fit for TAP?
Projects that deliver hands-on, development-oriented technical assistance and improve capacity are aligned with TAP. Examples described in the announcement include work such as upgrading internal controls, improving financial reporting processes, implementing workforce training programs, supporting strategic planning and performance management, and providing technical support that improves readiness and resilience.
4) What are the program priority areas?
The opportunity lists several priority areas, including (but not limited to): improving accountability and oversight; strengthening financial management systems (including efforts that enhance tax collection); and advancing economic development initiatives. It also highlights training and education as key focus areas.
5) Does TAP support training and education activities?
Yes. Training and education are specifically highlighted as key areas. The intent is to develop local skills and institutional knowledge so governments and partner organizations can manage programs more effectively over time.
6) Are energy initiatives eligible under TAP?
Yes. Energy initiatives are listed among the emphasis areas described in the opportunity.
7) Does TAP support public safety or emergency-related work?
Yes. Public safety and emergency-related capabilities are included as emphasis areas, along with technical support that can improve readiness and resilience.
8) Can TAP funds be used for historical or cultural preservation activities?
Yes. Historical and cultural preservation is included among the program emphasis areas.
9) Are health-related initiatives eligible?
Yes. Health initiatives are listed among the additional emphasis areas.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on organizations serving the seven insular areas. Eligible applicants include local government entities, independent authorities, and educational institutions in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as the three Freely Associated States: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
11) Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations may apply as long as their mission directly benefits the seven insular areas listed in the opportunity.
12) Which locations/jurisdictions does this program cover?
The program is intended to support the U.S. insular areas and the Freely Associated States covered by the announcement: Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that the grant does not require cost sharing or matching.
14) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OIA 2013 TAP. The CFDA number is 15.875 (Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories).
15) How much total funding was anticipated for this opportunity?
The announcement anticipated an estimated total funding level of $12,000,000.
16) How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated a large number of awards, with an estimated 100 grants.
17) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was October 9, 2012, and the application closing date was September 30, 2013.
18) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 30, 2013, and the closing date listed was September 30, 2013.
19) What types of outcomes does TAP aim to achieve?
Based on the program description, TAP aims to produce measurable improvements in governmental capacity, systems, and community-facing services. The overall theme is improving operations, strengthening oversight and financial management, and building sustainable local capabilities.
20) Who can I contact with questions or to request the full announcement?
The notice lists the following OIA contacts for assistance: Charlene Leizear, Technical Assistance Director, at 202-208-4707; and Hailey McCoy, Program Specialist, at 202-513-7746 or haileymccoy@ios.doi.gov.
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