Assistance Listing 15.875
Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories
Department of the Interior · Insular Affairs
Assistance Listing 15.875, “Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 10 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $322M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Office of Insular Affairs carries out the Secretary of the Interior'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).
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.875
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals) Eligible applicants are the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; the state of Hawaii; the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; and any non-profit institutions/organizations whose missions directly benefit the seven insular areas.
Intended beneficiaries: Public nonprofit institution/organization, U.S. Territories, Local and State.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): There is no minimum or maximum award. OIA financial assistance awards range from a few thousand dollars to tens of millions annually. The average award amount varies annually.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.875. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.875
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026Department of the Interior | Closed | Up to $2.8M | Jun 8, 2026 | 15.875 |
OIA Technical Assistance Program 2026Department of the Interior | Closed | Up to $22.5M | Jun 8, 2026 | 15.875 |
OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026Department of the Interior | Closed | Up to $4M | Jun 8, 2026 | 15.875 |
OIA Maintenance Assistance Program 2026Department of the Interior | Closed | Up to $4.38M | Jun 8, 2026 | 15.875 |
FY 2024 Energizing Insular Communities ProgramDepartment of the Interior | Closed | Amount not specified | Jun 14, 2024 | 15.875 |
FY 2023 Energizing Insular Communities ProgramDepartment of the Interior | Closed | Amount not specified | Jul 17, 2023 | 15.875 |
| Closed | Amount not specified | Mar 3, 2023 | 15.875 | |
| Closed | Amount not specified | Aug 30, 2022 | 15.875 | |
FY 2022 Energizing Insular Communities Grant ProgramDepartment of the Interior | Closed | Amount not specified | Jun 15, 2022 | 15.875 |
FY 2021 Energizing Insular Communities Grant ProgramDepartment of the Interior | Closed | Amount not specified | Jun 30, 2021 | 15.875 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.875?
15.875 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.875?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.875 provide?
The agency reported $322,481,305 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.