FY 2025 Energizing Insular Communities Program

The FY 2025 Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), provides grant funding to support sustainable energy initiatives in the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The program aims to reduce electricity costs for consumers, improve energy infrastructure performance, and enhance overall energy efficiency in these territories. Eligible applicants include local government entities, utilities, semi-autonomous agencies, and institutions of higher education located in the eligible U.S. territories. Proposals must align with federal regulations outlined in 2 CFR 200, which governs administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit standards for federal awards. The program emphasizes innovative and practical approaches to addressing energy challenges in insular areas. The estimated total program funding is $15,250,000. Specific award ceilings and floors are not defined, allowing for flexible grant sizes based on project needs and scope. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that demonstrate significant potential for cost savings, energy efficiency improvements, and long-term sustainability. Proposals may address renewable energy generation, infrastructure upgrades, energy storage solutions, or other relevant strategies. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by May 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Required materials include a project narrative, detailed budget, and supporting documentation demonstrating the applicant's capacity to implement the proposed initiative. Applications will be evaluated on factors such as feasibility, alignment with program objectives, and anticipated benefits to territorial energy systems. Successful applicants will be notified before the program’s archive date of October 1, 2025. Post-award responsibilities include regular financial and performance reporting, adherence to federal regulations, and participation in monitoring and evaluation activities to measure the project's impact. For more information or assistance, applicants may contact Krystina Alfano at [email protected]. Additional resources, including application guidelines and FAQs, are available on the program's Grants.gov page.