Closed · OIA-BTS-2026 · CFDA 15.875 · Discretionary

OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of the Interior, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $4M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 18, 2026
Close date
7
Expected awards

The verdict

OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026 is a closed discretionary listing from Department of the Interior that offered Up to $4,000,000 across 7 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $4M
award range
Closed
application status
7
expected awards
15.875
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026 - is cataloged under number OIA-BTS-2026 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.875, posted by Department of the Interior. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 16, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $4,000,000. The agency has projected $4.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 7 awards. If the agency funds the expected 7 awards from the $4.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $571,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 18, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $4,000,000

Close Date

May 18, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date (May 18, 2026).

Posted

March 16, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$4,000,000

Expected Awards

7

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting funding proposals for its Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control Program to prevent the migration of the BTS from Guam to other United States jurisdictions; to suppress and control the BTS on Guam to support the restoration of the island's native ecosystems; to avoid electrical outages to civilian or military facilities caused by the snakes; and to ultimately develop the capability to eradicate the BTS from Guam.The Administration will prioritize projects that drive economic growth, ensure reliable and affordable energy, and strengthen national security and regional stability.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Hailey McCoy hailey_mccoy@ios.doi.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 16, 2026
Close Date May 18, 2026
Archive Date April 9, 2027
Last Updated March 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026", offered by Department of the Interior. It is associated with CFDA program 15.875. The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting funding proposals for its Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control Program to prevent the migration of the BTS from Guam to other United States jurisdictions; to...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 18, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $4,000,000. Total estimated funding: $4,000,000. Expected number of awards: 7.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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