Opportunity Information: Apply for OIA FY2011 WATER
Apply for OIA FY2011 WATER
- 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 "OIA Water and Wastewater 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 18, 2011 and posted on May 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $791,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $791,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are the four U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OIA Water and Wastewater Program (Funding Opportunity Number: OIA FY2011 WATER) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Office of Insular Affairs. Its purpose is to fund urgent, high-priority water and wastewater needs in the U.S. insular areas, with an emphasis on practical improvements that protect public health, strengthen basic utility services, and address critical infrastructure and program management gaps. Past projects funded under this program illustrate the focus on real-world utility challenges, such as developing water and wastewater master plans, repairing force mains, flood-proofing pump stations, and paying for qualified, experienced personnel to oversee and strengthen local water and wastewater programs.
Eligibility is limited to the four U.S. territories specifically named in the announcement: Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The program anticipates making up to four awards, consistent with one award per eligible territory, although actual selections depend on proposal quality and program priorities. The total estimated funding available is $791,000, and the listed award ceiling is also $791,000, indicating the program could fund either multiple smaller awards or potentially fewer, larger awards up to that total amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the burden on territorial governments and makes it easier to propose projects based strictly on need and readiness rather than the ability to provide local match.
The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2011, with an application deadline of July 15, 2011 (the original and current closing date are the same). The grant is associated with CFDA 15.875, Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories, and the activity category is listed as "Other" with clarification that it is specifically a water and wastewater program intended to address pressing needs in the four territories. Applicants were directed to rely on the attached Application Instructions to prepare and submit a compliant proposal, which suggests that key requirements (such as allowable costs, application format, required forms, budget details, and evaluation criteria) were provided in that document.
For questions or technical issues accessing the announcement, the point of contact listed is Faride Kraft, Program Specialist, at (202) 219-1335 or faridekraft@ios.doi.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the OIA Water and Wastewater Program. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is OIA FY2011 WATER.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA).
What is the purpose of the OIA Water and Wastewater Program?
The purpose is to fund urgent, high-priority water and wastewater needs in the U.S. insular areas, with an emphasis on practical improvements that protect public health, strengthen basic utility services, and address critical infrastructure and program management gaps.
What types of projects does the program aim to support?
Based on the examples provided, the program supports real-world utility improvements and capacity needs, such as:
- Developing water and wastewater master plans
- Repairing force mains
- Flood-proofing pump stations
- Paying for qualified, experienced personnel to oversee and strengthen local water and wastewater programs
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the four U.S. territories specifically named in the announcement: Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Are applicants outside the four named territories eligible?
No. The announcement limits eligibility to Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making up to four awards, consistent with one award per eligible territory. Actual selections depend on proposal quality and program priorities.
How much funding is available in total?
The total estimated funding available is $791,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $791,000.
Does the award ceiling mean only one award will be made?
Not necessarily. The information provided indicates the program could fund multiple smaller awards or potentially fewer, larger awards, as long as total funding stays within the estimated $791,000 available.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2011.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 15, 2011. The original and current closing date are the same.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The grant is associated with CFDA 15.875, Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories.
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification that it is specifically a water and wastewater program intended to address pressing needs in the four territories.
Where do applicants find detailed application requirements?
Applicants were directed to rely on the attached Application Instructions to prepare and submit a compliant proposal. The instructions were described as containing key requirements such as allowable costs, application format, required forms, budget details, and evaluation criteria.
What should applicants do if they have questions or technical issues accessing the announcement?
For questions or technical issues accessing the announcement, applicants can contact Faride Kraft, Program Specialist, at (202) 219-1335 or faridekraft@ios.doi.gov.
How are awards selected?
Selections depend on proposal quality and program priorities. Additional selection details and evaluation criteria were indicated to be in the attached Application Instructions.
What kind of program gaps does this funding try to address?
The program emphasizes addressing critical infrastructure and program management gaps tied to water and wastewater services, focusing on practical improvements that support public health and strengthen basic utility services.
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