Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories

Program information

Assistance listing number

15.875

Agency

Department of the Interior

Sub-agency

Insular Affairs

Categories & sub-categories

Business and Commerce - Economic Development
Business and Commerce - Maritime
Community Development - Construction, Renewal and Operations
Community Development - Historical Preservation
Community Development - Recreation
Community Development - Rural Community Development
Community Development - Technical Assistance and Services
Disaster Prevention and Relief - Disaster Relief
Disaster Prevention and Relief - Emergency Health Services
Disaster Prevention and Relief - Emergency Preparedness, Civil Defense
Education - Educational Equipment and Resources
Education - Educational Facilities
Education - Elementary and Secondary
Education - Health Education and Training
Education - Libraries and Technical lnformation Services
Employment, Labor, and Training - Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Equipment
Employment, Labor, and Training - Job Training, Employment
Energy - Conservation
Energy - Education and Training
Energy - Facilities and Equipment
Energy - General Information Services
Energy - Research and Development
Energy - Specialized Technical Services
Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Management
Health - Communicable Diseases
Health - Facility Planning and Construction
Health - General Health and Medical
Information and Statistics - Census Data
Law, Justice and Legal Services - Law Enforcement - Research, Education, Training
Natural Resources - Community Sewage Treatment Assistance
Regional Development - Economic Development
Regional Development - Education
Regional Development - Energy
Regional Development - Health and Nutrition
Regional Development - Housing
Regional Development - Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Facilities Construction
Regional Development - Planning and Technical Assistance
Regional Development - Resources and Development
Regional Development - Transportation
Transportation - Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges

Assistance types

Direct Payments for a Specified Use
Project Grants

Eligible applicants

Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)

Eligible beneficiaries

Local
Public nonprofit institution/organization
State
U.S. Territories

Program objective

The Office of Insular Affairs will pursue the Department’s mission of Fulfilling Our Trust and Insular Responsibilities by executing activities which bolster healthcare capacity, strengthen island economies, and fulfill U.S. Compact obligations. OIA carries out the Secretary’s responsibilities for U.S.-affiliated insular areas. These include the territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). Additionally, OIA administers and oversees Federal assistance to three freely associated states (FAS): the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the Republic of Palau (Palau). This program will support projects funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act PL 117-58, Section 40804(b) Ecosystem Restoration.

Program obligations, by FY (2022 - 2024)

This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov or USASpending.gov.

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“USAspending.gov obligations” displays the total obligations submitted by the agency to USAspending, linked to the assistance listing through its assistance listing number. USAspending.gov is the official source of Federal spending information, displaying actual obligations made by agencies as they are committed. Annual obligations reported to SAM.gov may be inconsistent with annual obligations reported to USASpending.gov. More information can be found on the “About the data” page.

Please note that SAM.gov does not provide agencies with detailed guidance on how to report loan, loan guarentee, or insurance obligations. These figures may not be comparable arocess programs or consistent with USASpending.gov.

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Authorizing statutes

The Guam Organic Act, 64 Stat. 384, 48 U.S.C. 1421 et. seq., Act of February 20, 1929, 48 U.S.C. 1661; Executive Order 10264; Public Law 83-517, 48 U.S.C. et. seq.; Public Law 94-241, Public Law 104-134, Public Law 108-188, and Public Law 99-658, 48 U.S.C. 1469d.

Program results

2023

OIA financial assistance has enabled the seven insular areas to develop economically, socially, and politically helping to empower these communities. Grants were awarded this year based upon the top priorities for this Administration which included: climate change (including food and water security), energy, natural and cultural resources, youth programs, health initiatives and health IT systems, public safety/emergencies, invasive species management, accountability, financial management, economic development, education (including training), management control initiatives, disaster planning, capacity building, and information technology.

2024

Information not available. In FY23, the program anticipates issuing approximately 190 awards.