Capital Improvement Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Office of Insular Affairs carries out the Secretary of the Interior's responsibilities for U.S.-affiliated insular areas. Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds address a variety of infrastructure needs in the U.S. territories including critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, wastewater, and solid waste systems. Improvements to critical infrastructure not only benefit the current population and businesses but also lay the groundwork to attract new investment to the territories thereby promoting economic development.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. territories
- Local governments
- State governments
- U.S. territories (incl. universities)
Eligible applicants are the governments of the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Call letters will be issued to each Governor in the eligible territories for submission of high priority projects for the previously allotted funding. Government offices will submit proposals and applications accordingly. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program.
The standard SF-424 forms are required for project grants
Award Procedure
Funding is allotted to each territory based on a set of competitive criteria that measure the demonstrated ability of the territorial government to exercise prudent financial management practices and to meet Federal grant requirements.
Call letters will be issued to each Governor in the eligible territories for submission of high priority projects for the previously allotted funding. Government offices will submit proposals and applications accordingly.
Grant proposals will be reviewed and final award determination will be made by the Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs or a designated successor. Grant award is made to the eligible entity in the specific amounts and for the specific purposes set forth in the annual appropriation act signed by the President. Grants are awarded and distributed through GrantSolutions.gov.
The award process begins once full year appropriations are received. Reprogrammed funding may be awarded throughout the year, as available.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Office of Insular Affairs carries out the Secretary of the Interior’s responsibilities for U.S.-affiliated insular areas. Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds address a variety of infrastructure needs in the U.S. territories including critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, wastewater, and solid waste systems. Improvements to critical infrastructure not only benefit the current population and businesses but also lay the groundwork to attract new investment to the territories thereby promoting economic development.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial assistance is used for a variety of activities including capital improvements such as construction of buildings, roads, or utility infrastructure, procurement of equipment, vehicles, and IT infrastructure, and management of projects. Up to $3 million annually may be used for law enforcement and public safety operational support in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements