Summer wildflowers are bringing pops of color off Beartooth Pass in Montana. Have a great weekend! Photo by Jacob W. Frank / @yellowstonenps

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) provided $1,038,453 in Technical Assistance Program (TAP) funding to the people of the Federated States of Micronesia. This follows Assistant Secretary Carmen G. Cantor's recent meeting with FSM Ambassador to

OIA announces $233 million contribution to the Compact Trust Fund for FSM In a meeting with FSM Ambassador Jackson Soram in Washington on July 17, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor announced a

Happy #USCGWeek in Guam! OIA is proudly celebrating its 90th year, but kudo's and congratulations U.S. Coast Guard on your 234th! #USCG234 #Force4Good 🇬🇺🇺🇸

OIA announced this in May - Technical Assistance Program funding support to the USVI! doi.gov/oia/OIA-Announ…

Since the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act was signed into law by President Biden on March 9, Interior has transferred $66 million to the Republic of Palau for the Trust Fund, Fiscal Consolidation, and Infrastructure! doi.gov/oia/press/Assi…

Since the #CompactofFreeAssociation (amendment) was signed into law by POTUS on March 9, the United States has provided funding support to the Marshall Islands for the Compact Trust Fund, Kwajalein Dev. Fund, Climate Fund, and U.S. Supplemental Health. doi.gov/oia/press/Assi…

Since the Compact (as amended) was signed by POTUS on March 9, the United States has contributed $250 million to the Compact Trust Fund for the FSM, contributing to economic advancement and long-term budgetary self-reliance. doi.gov/oia/press/OIA-…

Technical Assistance Program funding awarded for FY2024 - Arno Boat Channel; Majuro Renewables; Jaluit Disaster Preparedness and RMI Customs project doi.gov/oia/press/Assi…

Technical Assistance Program funding announced for the FSM in FY2024 supports projects in each of the 4 states! doi.gov/oia/press/AS-C…

We recognize the importance of agricultural biosecurity for Hawai’i and are pleased to announce $375,000 to help Hawai'i prevent against the accidental introduction of another high-risk invasive species like the Brown Treesnake. Carmen Cantor doi.gov/oia/press/Assi…

Because the territories are often excluded from federal data collection efforts, we applaud the U.S. Census Bureau’s inclusion of the U.S. territories in these very important federal statistics - 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas! doi.gov/oia/press/OIA-…

The Census Bureau has just released the latest 2022 Island Areas Economic Census! census.gov/programs-surve…

Today we were visited by Mr. John D. Brewer, Jr., Director of Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) at US Dept of Interior. Mr. Brewer helps to oversee US federal assistance to US territories and the Freely Associated States. Mahalo and thank you for visiting us! #GetToKnowPIDP #PacificIslands

Territorial projects to date include trainings to enhance biosecurity efforts, development strategies to counter invasive species, and reclamation efforts to restore critical ecosystems. #TCIW3 #Territories #BIL doi.gov/oia/press/Offi…

MAP funding this year provides a range of opportunities for maintenance and related renovation projects that will protect against adverse weather, strengthen power utilities, and provide important maintenance-related equipment. #MAP #OIA #InsularAreas doi.gov/oia/press/Offi…

Congratulations to Palau's Office of the Public Auditor and GradSchoolUSA for successfully hosting APIPA this week in Palau! OIA is proud to support #APIPA2024 and accountability and transparency in the use of federal and public funds in the #InsularAreas Pacific & Virgin Islands Training Initiatives 🥳

Palau President, H. E. Surangel Whipps, Jr, welcomed 440 participants to Palau for #APIPA2024. Participants from across the Pacific joined together in the Republic of Palau for the 35th Annual APIPA 2024 Conference. Thank you to Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) for their continued support.

We are looking for a Virgin Islands Field Rep. Please spread the word! Applications close on 9/23/2024 Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/807619300

Join us tomorrow (9/10) at 10:15 a.m. Eastern, to watch the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs hold a hearing on implementation of the Compacts of Free Association. naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/event…