The coordination maintenance and operation CMO grant supports the effective administration and implementation of all of the projects funded by the US fish and wildlife service under the office of…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 1, awarded $573,289 to the American Samoa Government's Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This Coordination, Maintenance, and Operations (CMO) grant provides administrative support infrastructure necessary for the effective implementation and management of all USFWS-funded conservation projects under the Office of Conservation Investment (OCI) within DMWR.

The grant funds essential operational and coordination services including preparation and timely submission of financial reports and grant proposals, compliance monitoring with federal grant requirements, personnel management, building and equipment maintenance, and procurement of goods and services. These administrative functions support the broader portfolio of marine and wildlife conservation initiatives that DMWR executes, including sport fish restoration, wildlife management, marine protected area operations, and coral reef conservation activities funded through multiple federal grant programs.

The coordination maintenance and operation CMO grant supports the effective administration and implementation of all of the projects funded by the US fish and wildlife service under the office of conservation investment OCI for the department of marine and wildlife resources dmwr of the american samoa government ASG. Grant tasks include coordination of preparation of financial reports timely submission of grant proposals and performance reports compliance with grant requirements management of personnel general maintenance for the building and equipment and procurement of goods and services for all OCI grants.