Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority

Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority, doing business as Kirma, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal awards. Operating in the field of environmental management and conservation, Kirma focuses on maintaining healthy forests and ecosystems through partnerships with community and regional entities. The organization has been active in receiving federal grants, particularly from the USDA Forest Service's Cooperative Forestry Assistance program. Kirma's work primarily involves forestry management, conservation efforts, and ecosystem preservation on the island of Kosrae, which is part of the Federated States of Micronesia.

Kirma has received multiple Project Grants from the USDA Forest Service's Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region. These grants support a range of activities aimed at forest resource management and conservation on non-federal lands. Specific services provided by Kirma under these grants include developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing tree seeds and seedlings for reforestation, undertaking landscape restoration initiatives, mitigating invasive species threats, and promoting sustainable forestry practices. The organization's most recent grant, awarded in June 2024 for $169,355, exemplifies its ongoing work in these areas. Additionally, Kirma has received Consolidated Grants in previous years, suggesting a comprehensive approach to forest management and conservation efforts on Kosrae Island. These grants align with the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program's objectives of supporting state agencies, nonprofits, universities, and local governments in implementing forestry and conservation projects.