OIA Press Releases (2020 to Present)

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OIA Cares Act (Public Law 116-136) Grant Awards Itemized to each Insular Area for fiscal years 2020 and 2021

11/08/2021

OIA Cares Act (Public Law 116-136) Grant Awards Itemized to each Insular Area for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

Statement from the Deputy Assistant Secretary on the 35th anniversary

Statement from the Deputy Assistant Secretary on the Occasion of the 35th Anniversary the Compact of Free Association with the Federated States of Micronesia

11/03/2021

Wishing the Federated States of Micronesia a very joyous celebration on the 35th anniversary of your independence and entry into free association with the United States under the Compact of Free Association. We look forward to many more years of celebrating with you and continuing our special relationship with the people of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap, and Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia—our close friends in the Pacific.

Interior Office of Insular Affairs Announces Full and Final Allocation of $55 Million in Cares Act Funds to Insular Areas

11/01/2021

The OIA announces its final allocation of $55 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act through the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to the Insular Areas. The funds will be used to prepare for and address the impacts of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Statement from the Deputy Assistant Secretary on the Occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of the Marshall Islands

10/21/2021

Wishing the Republic of the Marshall Islands a very joyous celebration on the 35th anniversary of your independence and entry into free association with the United States under the Compact of Free Association. We look forward to many more years of celebrating with you and continuing our special relationship with the people of the Marshall Islands—our close friends in the Pacific.

Interior Announces $4.1 Million to Fight the Brown Tree Snake on Guam

10/14/2021

“Islands are particularly vulnerable to invasive species that disrupt natural, long-standing biological processes and threaten our unique, island eco-systems,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Keone Nakoa. “Each year, OIA provides significant funds to critical efforts seeking to help restore balance.”

Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs Awards $8.5 Million for Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Territories

10/13/2021

“Energy costs in the territories are among the highest in the nation,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Keone Nakoa. “We are pleased to provide support for these initiatives that help drive down the costs and promote cleaner energy options, a priority in the Biden-Harris administration.”

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Statement from the Deputy Assistant Secretary on the Occasion of the 27th Anniversary of the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of Palau

10/01/2021

Wishing the Republic of Palau a very joyous celebration on the 27th anniversary of your independence and entry into free association with the United States under the Compact of Free Association. We look forward to many more years of celebrating with you and continuing our special relationship with Palau—our close friends in the Pacific

Summary of Compact Impact Grants Mandatory and Discretionary Provided in Fiscal Year 2021 to the Affected Jurisdictions

09/30/2021

Summary of Compact Impact Grants Mandatory and Discretionary Provided in Fiscal Year
2021 to the Affected Jurisdictions

TAP and MAP grants announced for the freely associated states; regional support for FY2021

09/30/2021

OIA awarded numerous Technical Assistance Program (TAP) and Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) grants in fiscal year 2021 to the FSM, RMI, and Palau. Other grants awarded provided support to several insular areas. The various grants were provided to local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and academic institutions.

Interior Office of Insular Affairs Announces Nearly $3 Million to Protect Coral Reefs and Combat Invasive Species in the Insular Areas

09/29/2021

“Supporting healthy coral reefs and protecting natural resources from invasive species are essential components to confront climate change effectively,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Keone Nakoa. “Due to their island geographies and the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, families in the U.S. territories and the freely associated states are particularly vulnerable to the existential threat of climate change.

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