U.S. Grants
U.S. Educational Grants To The FSM
Compact Education Sector Grant
Supports all aspects of education from pre-school through high school including teachers' salaries, teaching materials, and school administration.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Interior |
FY2006 Funding: | $26,132,059 |
FY2007 Funding: | $28,051,609 |
Supplemental Education Grant
Provides flexibility required to meet supplemental educational needs unique to the FSM.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
FY2006 Funding: | $12,573,256 |
Pell Grants
Offers financial assistance to students attending the College of Micronesia.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
FY2006 Funding: | $8,213,146 |
Special Education Program for Pacific Islands Entities (SEPPIE)
Funds special education and related services to children with disabilities.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
FY2006 Funding: | $7,771,768 |
TRIO-Upward Bound Program
Prepares students for success in post-secondary education. Services include summer instruction with emphasis on mathematics, laboratory science, and foreign language. Provides mentoring programs, counseling, and exposure to cultural events. Instills the skills and motivation needed to complete secondary education and succeed in post-secondary education.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding: | $234,624 |
Chuuk FY2006 Funding: | $379,496 |
Kosrae FY2006 Funding: | $279,496 |
Yap FY2006 Funding: | $232,815 |
Teacher Quality Enhancement
Improves and promotes FSM teacher certification. Develops and delivers content training modules in English, mathematics, science, and local languages. Provides support staff, materials, and equipment.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
FY2006 Funding: | $800,000 |
Bilingual Education-Professional Development
Improves the academic knowledge and instructional skills of teachers and principals. Also encourages the development and dissemination of local language curriculum materials.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
Chuuk FY2006 Funding: | $109,462 |
Kosrae FY2006 Funding: | $244,058 |
Talent Search Program
Identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in higher education. Services provided include counseling, tutoring in English and mathematics, leadership, study skills and career planning. Approximately 600 students per year receive services under this program in Pohnpei State. A Talent Search Program in Chuuk is funded through the University of Guam.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding: | $254,408 |
Chuuk FY2006 Funding: | $72,068 |
Bilingual Education-Professional Development
Provides elementary teachers in Chuuk with training in teaching bilingual education.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
FY2006 Funding: | $273,386 |
TRIO-Student Support Services Program
Provides comprehensive academic support services to eligible post-secondary education students.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
FY2006 Funding: | $235,689 |
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
Helps prepare middle and high school students for collegiate studies.
Funding source: | U.S. Department of Education |
FY2006 Funding: | $132,526 |