Opportunity Information: Apply for MAP 2020
The Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP 2020) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior designed to strengthen how infrastructure maintenance is planned, managed, and carried out across the seven U.S. insular areas. The central purpose of the program is not simply to fund one-time repairs, but to support efforts that build lasting maintenance systems and habits. In practice, this means MAP funding is aimed at helping insular governments and other eligible entities develop, improve, and institutionalize ongoing maintenance practices so that public infrastructure is maintained more consistently, efficiently, and sustainably over time.
This opportunity is issued as a grant under CFDA 15.875, with an original posting date of October 16, 2019, and an original closing date of April 1, 2020. The listing indicates an expectation of about 10 awards. The award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically means a specific maximum award amount was not stated in the summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full notice or related program guidance. The activity category is listed as "Other," signaling the work may cut across typical categories and is specifically focused on maintenance practice improvements rather than a single infrastructure sector.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with the implication that the full announcement contains additional detail on who may apply (for example, eligible government entities, instrumentalities, or organizations operating in or serving the insular areas). Overall, MAP is structured to help these jurisdictions move toward better long-term outcomes by strengthening maintenance programs, improving maintenance planning and management practices, and embedding maintenance as a standard, institutionalized part of infrastructure stewardship rather than an ad hoc response when assets fail.Apply for MAP 2020
- The Department of the Interior in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maintenance Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.875.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP 2020) - FAQs
What is the Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP 2020)?
The Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP 2020) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on improving how infrastructure maintenance is planned, managed, and carried out across the seven U.S. insular areas.
What is the main goal of MAP 2020?
The central purpose is to strengthen long-term maintenance systems and habits, not just to pay for one-time repairs. MAP funding is aimed at helping jurisdictions build lasting maintenance practices so public infrastructure can be maintained more consistently, efficiently, and sustainably over time.
Is MAP 2020 intended to fund one-time infrastructure repairs?
Not primarily. The opportunity emphasizes building and institutionalizing ongoing maintenance practices rather than funding isolated, ad hoc repairs after assets fail.
Who is the federal agency offering this grant?
The U.S. Department of the Interior is the issuing agency for MAP 2020.
Which geographic areas does MAP 2020 focus on?
MAP 2020 is designed to strengthen maintenance practices across the seven U.S. insular areas.
What types of activities does MAP 2020 support?
The program supports efforts to develop, improve, and institutionalize maintenance practices, including strengthening maintenance programs and improving maintenance planning and management so maintenance becomes a standard part of infrastructure stewardship.
Does MAP 2020 focus on a specific infrastructure sector (like roads or water systems)?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the work may cut across typical categories and is specifically focused on improving maintenance practices rather than targeting one single infrastructure sector.
What does it mean that MAP 2020 is a "discretionary" grant?
It means awards are made competitively or based on agency discretion rather than by formula. The listing describes MAP 2020 as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued under CFDA 15.875.
When was MAP 2020 originally posted?
The original posting date is October 16, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date is April 1, 2020.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of about 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically means a specific maximum award amount was not stated in the summary record. Confirming any maximum award amount would require checking the full notice or related program guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." This implies the full announcement provides additional detail on eligible applicants, potentially including eligible government entities, instrumentalities, or organizations operating in or serving the insular areas.
Does the opportunity limit eligibility only to governments?
The summary does not limit eligibility only to governments. It indicates "Others" and suggests that the complete announcement would clarify which entities are eligible (for example, government entities, instrumentalities, or organizations connected to the insular areas).
What kind of outcomes is MAP 2020 trying to achieve?
MAP 2020 is structured to help jurisdictions achieve better long-term outcomes by strengthening maintenance programs, improving maintenance planning and management practices, and embedding maintenance as an institutionalized, ongoing practice rather than a reactive response when infrastructure fails.
Where should applicants look to confirm details not included in the summary?
Details such as a true maximum award amount (if any) and precise eligibility rules would need to be verified in the full notice or related program guidance referenced by the opportunity.
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