The college of the marshall islands received this grant award to strengthen its operational and institutional capacity focused on two interrelated objectives related to the OIA priority of ensuring…

The College of the Marshall Islands received a $392,840 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). Awarded on November 3, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2029, this grant supports two interrelated objectives aligned with the Office of Insular Affairs' priority to ensure timely audits. The first component focuses on completing outstanding financial audits to ensure full compliance with federal requirements, accreditation standards, and fiscal accountability. The second component consists of capacity building through targeted training sessions for key personnel designed to improve institutional efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial management practices.

This award reflects the Office of Insular Affairs' commitment to supporting institutional development in the freely associated states, with the College of the Marshall Islands serving as a prime vehicle for federal investment in higher education and governance capacity in the Pacific region. The grant addresses critical operational gaps while building sustainable institutional capabilities that will strengthen the college's long-term financial management and compliance infrastructure.

The college of the marshall islands received this grant award to strengthen its operational and institutional capacity focused on two interrelated objectives related to the OIA priority of ensuring timely audits. The two projects are: 1. Completion of outstanding financial audits to ensure full compliance with federal requirements, accreditation standards, and fiscal accountability; and 2. Capacity building through targeted training sessions for key personnel to improve institutional efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial management practices.