American Samoa Government Department Of Commerce

The American Samoa Government Department of Commerce, operating as Community Planning and Development Programs, is a territorial government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2012, with a current registration expiring in August 2025. As a not-for-profit organization, the department serves as a critical administrative and operational hub for federal grant implementation in American Samoa, focusing on economic development, environmental conservation, infrastructure improvement, and capacity building across various sectors of the territory's government and community.

Through its extensive federal grant portfolio, the Department of Commerce has consistently delivered a wide range of goods and services across multiple domains, primarily through awards from the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program. These grant-funded projects have encompassed environmental restoration initiatives such as coral reef and wetland rehabilitation, invasive species management, native vegetation propagation, and climate change adaptation efforts. The department has also executed projects focused on economic development, including fisheries training programs, business incubator support, harbor pilot training, and financial services market analysis. Additional grant-supported activities have included technological infrastructure improvements for government offices, healthcare capacity enhancement, workforce development, biosecurity training, and community resilience planning. Notable federal funding sources have included the Office of Insular Affairs, Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Housing and Urban Development, with sub-award partnerships involving organizations like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The department's versatile approach demonstrates its ability to manage complex, multifaceted projects that address critical needs across American Samoa's governmental and societal landscape.