FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities Program

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) requests proposals for its Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program promoting domestically produced energy and protecting the United States" economic and national security interests and military preparedness by ensuring that an abundant supply of reliable energy is readily accessible in every state and territory of the Nation. The EIC program provides grant funding for energy strategies that reduce reliance on imported foreign fuels, reduce the cost of electricity, and improve the performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency and reliability in the territories.

Program Details

Department of the Interior is a federal agency that offers the FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities Program grant program to support energy efficiency and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Department of the Interior through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for energy efficiency and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Department of the Interior or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $15M. Applications are due by June 8, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports energy efficiency and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237, 541330. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to infrastructure
• Programs related to energy efficiency

Award details

Award range: $0 – $15M. Applications close on June 8, 2026.

Categories

Energy Efficiency · Infrastructure