COVID19 response & relief

The Government of Guam Department of Administration received a $2.7 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on July 28, 2021 under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205).

The funding will support personnel costs including direct labor and fringe benefits for COVID-19 response and relief efforts from March 15, 2020 onward. Specifically, the grant will cover staffing expenses incurred by the Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans in providing data and analysis to support the territory's coronavirus pandemic response and recovery initiatives. Consistent with the supplemental appropriations act authorizing the funding, indirect costs are not an eligible expense under this award.

Project description

Personnel costs under coronavirus response and relief supplemental appropriations act, 2021 (CRRSAA) special authorities. Labor payments including direct labor costs including fringe benefits, starting from 3/15/2020 will be included. Indirect cost will not be included.