Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $1.0 million Formula Grant to the Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Finance under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875) to provide funding for public sector capacity building initiatives in the Marshall Islands. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports the development and strengthening of governmental administrative capabilities and institutional infrastructure across the island nation. As a freely associated state under the Compacts of Free Association, the Marshall Islands receives dedicated funding through this program to address critical governance and administrative functions that support broader economic and social development objectives.

The Ministry of Finance, the primary recipient and administrator of U.S. federal assistance to the Marshall Islands, will utilize this funding to enhance public sector operations and institutional capacity. The formula-based grant allocation reflects the Office of Insular Affairs' commitment to providing flexible, sustained support to freely associated states for governance strengthening and administrative modernization, complementing other sectoral investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and environmental conservation that the ministry manages on behalf of the government.