# OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/oia-bts-2026-oia-brown-treesnake-program-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361514

> Department of the Interior offered grants of up to $4.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OIA-BTS-2026 |
| Agency | Department of the Interior |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.875 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are limited to members and active participants of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group which includes, but is not limited to, representatives of the governments of Guam, the Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands, and Federal Agencies, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is OIA-BTS-2026 still open?

No. It closed on June 8, 2026.

### Who can apply for OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026?

Department of the Interior accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026?

Closed June 8, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.0 million each. About $4.0 million in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were FSM National Government, Republic of the Marshall Islands - Ministry of Finance, Trust Fund for the People of the Federated States of Micronesia. The program made 979 awards worth $3.0 billion in that time.