Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) awarded a formula grant of $21.68 million to the Republic of the Marshall Islands—Ministry of Finance for education sector support, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award is made under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875), which provides federal assistance to freely associated states and U.S. territories to advance development priorities. The funding supports the Marshall Islands' education sector initiatives as part of the broader Compact of Free Association framework that governs U.S. financial assistance to the nation.

The Ministry of Finance administers this formula grant allocation to address critical education needs across the Marshall Islands, consistent with the program's portfolio of education grants that support general educational assistance and specialized services. As a designated recipient of federal aid under the Compacts of Free Association, the Ministry has demonstrated substantial experience managing education-related federal funding, including support for school construction and renovation projects across the islands. This award represents continuation of sustained federal investment in the Marshall Islands' human capital development and educational infrastructure.