U.S. DEPARTMENT Of  STATE

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES

KOLONIA, FSM

 

U.S. Programs in the FSM

 

U.S. Economic Development Grants to the FSM

Compact Private Sector Development Sector Grant

Supports efforts to attract foreign investment and increase local business activity by revitalizing the commercial environment, ensuring fair and equitable application of the law, promoting fair labor standards, and encouraging privatization of state-owned enterprises and other reforms.

Funding source:
Department of Interior
FY2006 Funding:
$4,039,163
FY2007 Funding:
$1,011,048
Contact:
 
Ms. Tiffany Taylor
Phone: +1-808-525-5088

Research-Smith Lever Act

Promotes economic, agricultural, social, health, safety, and environmental progress through an educational process grounded in scientific knowledge.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
FY2006 Funding:
$437,525
Contact:
 
 
Executive Director COM Land Grant - Dr. Singeru Singeo
Phone: +691-320-2728
Fax: +691-320-2726

Historic Preservation and Archives

Helps the FSM Historic Preservation Offices develop, protect, and preserve the FSM's culture and historic heritage.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Interior (National Park Service)
FY2006 Funding:
$306,000
Contact:
 
 
Dr. Rufino Mauricio
Phone: +691-320-2343
Fax: +691-320-5634

Land Grant-Hatch Act

Promotes national breakthroughs in food and agricultural sciences. Seeks to expand agricultural research programs.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
FY2006 Funding:
$209,332
Contact:
 
 
Executive Director COM Land Grant - Dr. Singeru Singeo
Phone: +691-320-2728
Fax: +691-320-2726

Business Development Centers

Provides assistance with record keeping and finance to prospective business owners and established businesses.

Funding source:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Chuuk FY2006 Funding:
$48,000
Chuuk Contact:
 
Mr. Tiser Lippwe
Phone: +691-330-5846
Kosrae FY2006 Funding:
$20,000
Kosrae Contact:
 
Mr. Skiler Jackson
Phone: +691-370-3044 or +691-370-2751
Yap FY2006 Funding:
$38,000
Yap Contact:
 
Mr. James Limar
Phone: +691-350-4801

Land Grant-Instruction

Supports continuing agricultural research at colleges. Promotes efficient production, marketing, distribution, and utilization of farm products.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
FY2006 Funding:
$51,754
Contact:
 
 
Executive Director COM Land Grant - Dr. Singeru Singeo
Phone: +691-320-2728
Fax: +691-320-2726