Project Grant 6409C13082
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.4M
Funding Federal Agency
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Awarding Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.028
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
Similar Awards
The College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) received a $1,052,331 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) on April 15, 2021. The grant falls under EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307), which provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Through this funding, COM-FSM will support entrepreneurship and economic development in Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $199,975 Project Grant under the Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (CFDA 10.308) program to the College of Micronesia-FSM. The grant funding will be used to improve agriculture and natural resources programs and enhance the educational capacity of instructors and extension staff through distance learning opportunities. The project aims to expand educational access, increase student enrollment, and...
Fort Valley State University was awarded a $2,997,558 project grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028) to implement the Communi-versity: Piloting an Ecosystem for Digital Equity project from March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025. The project will expand broadband connectivity, access, and digital skills training for students and residents of Peach County, Georgia...
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government, Division of Investment & International Finance, has been awarded a $4,522,848 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). The grant will provide funding for the FSM's FY 2024 education sector, with a period of performance from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. This grant award supports a wide...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded $430,192 to the College of Micronesia-FSM under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program on February 17, 2022. The funding will support the establishment of an entrepreneurship development program in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia through the construction of four hydroponic greenhouses and dozens of educational workshops. The program aims to increase agricultural production and...
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government, Division of Investment & International Finance, was awarded a $11,194,148 Formula Grant under the Department of the Interior's Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). This grant, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, will support a range of initiatives across the FSM states of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Key focus areas include healthcare capacity building,...
The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior Insular Affairs under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories federal grant program (CFDA 15.875). The funding will support ASCC's Computer Science Department (CSD) in substantially upgrading its computer labs and learning centers through September 2025. Specifically, the grant will replace outdated desktop computers and instructional equipment,...
The Dominican University received a $5,165,834 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The University will use the funding to upgrade campus broadband infrastructure, replace network and server equipment, and augment classroom technology. It will distribute Wi-Fi hotspots to provide students with reliable remote access. The University will also implement...
The University of Washington received a $2.96 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program to address digital divides in Tacoma, Washington through February 2025. The grant will fund the expansion of broadband access, device distribution, digital skills training, and capacity building for minority communities. Key activities include distributing tablets and...
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) received a $5,981,188 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration to implement the UVI Technology Innovations project under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The project aims to achieve broadband and IT infrastructure improvements and implement unique teaching strategies and resources to effectively engage students. Key activities include replacing...