The federal states of micronesia national archives, culture and historic preservation will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia $203,245.45 on October 1, 2025, under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support the FSM National Archives, Culture and Historic Preservation's five-year plan for fiscal years 2023–2027.

The award funds three strategic goals aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act: enhancing information access for FSM residents through improved connectivity and digital resources; expanding educational and learning programs in multiple formats; and strengthening institutional capacity through staff development, collection improvements, program enhancement, and technology upgrades. Performance extends through September 30, 2027, in Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. The FSM National Government, through its Division of Investment & International Finance, is the recipient and administers the funds in accordance with the approved Five-Year Plan. This is a formula grant allocating funds on a population basis; FSM may distribute subawards to eligible libraries or consortia consistent with the state plan's priorities and IMLS guidelines.

The federal states of micronesia national archives, culture and historic preservation will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the library services and technology act (LSTA). In FSM, specific goals include: 1) enhance information access - FSM's residents will have increased access to information in a variety of formats, with emphasis on access to digital resources through improved connectivity; 2) expand services for learning - FSM's residents will have access to educational programs in a variety of formats; and 3) institutional improvements - FSM's residents will receive enhanced services from libraries through a focus on staff development, improvement to collections, programs, and technology.