U.S. DEPARTMENT Of  STATE

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES

KOLONIA, FSM

 

U.S. Programs in the FSM

 

U.S. Infrastructure Grants to the FSM

Compact Public Sector Infrastructure Sector Grant

Provides funds for public infrastructure, with highest priority given to primary and secondary schools and projects that directly affect health and saftety.

Funding source:
Department of Interior
FY2006 Funding:
$24,386,049
FY2007 Funding:
$23,753,270

Airport Capital Improvement Program

Provides grants to repair airport runways and procure fire and rescue equipment.

Funding source:
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
FY2006 Funding:
$11,050,000
Contact:
 
FSM Secretary TC&I - Mr. Andrew Yatilman
Phone: +691-320-2865

Rural Housing Section 504

Funds essential home improvements for low-income rural homeowners to make their homes safer. Note: The figures below include grants only. Additional funds were provided to fund housing loans.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Total FY2006 Funding:
$254,300
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:
$115,800
Pohnpei Contact:
 
 
Ms. Cheryl Burkindine
Phone: +691-320-2581 or +691-320-2583
Fax: +691-320-2662
Chuuk FY2006 Funding:
$57,000
Chuuk Contact:
 
 
Mr. Moulten S. Sellet
Phone: +691-330-2658 or +691-330-4526
Fax: +691-330-4658
Kosrae FY2006 Funding:
$66,500
Kosrae Contact:
 
 
Mr. Berley O. Araceley
Phone: +691-370-3198
Fax: +691-370-2079
Yap FY2006 Funding:
$15,000
Yap Contact:
 
 
Mr. Anthony Falthin
Phone: +691-350-2191
Fax: +691-350-2250

Community Facilities

Funds construction, enlargement, extention, or other improvements to community facilities that provide essential services to rural residents. Note: The figures below include grants only. Additional funds were provided to fund loans.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
FY2006 Funding:
$75,000
Pohnpei Contact:
 
 
Ms. Cheryl Burkindine
Phone: +691-320-2581 or +691-320-2583
Fax: +691-320-2662
Chuuk Contact:
 
 
Mr. Moulten S. Sellet
Phone: +691-330-2658 or +691-330-4526
Fax: +691-330-4658
Kosrae Contact:
 
 
Mr. Berley O. Araceley
Phone: +691-370-3198
Fax: +691-370-2079
Yap Contact:
 
 
Mr. Anthony Falthin
Phone: +691-350-2191
Fax: +691-350-2250