January 2015
Compact Funding Payments for January 2015 over $8.8 million
Prepared by U. S. Embassy Majuro, February 2, 2015
In the month of January, the RMI Ministry of Finance received Compact-funded payments from the United States Government totaling $8,868,607. These payments were for Compact Sector Grants for the month of January, the 2nd Quarter Kwajalein Landowner Payment, the FY 2014 SEG, the Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program, and a Technical Assistance Grant for the Auditor General’s Office. The breakdown of these payments is as follows:
- January RMI Education Sector Grant and CMI, $1,111,000
- January RMI Health Sector Grant, $611,000
- January Kwajalein Environmental Impact Grant, $20,000
- January Ebeye Special Needs Education Grant, $210,000
- January Ebeye Special Needs Health Grant, $164,000
- 2nd Quarter RMI Environment Grant (MAWC), $82,000
- 2nd Quarter Kwjalein Landowner Payment, $5,400,000
- FY 2014 SEG, $969,726
- Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program, $270,000
- Technical Assistance Grant for Auditor General’s Office, $30,881
Total: $8,868,607
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The United States Government, through its Embassy in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, supports programs to continue the strong ties between our countries and to increase the standard of living for all our people. The Compact of Free Association, as amended, offers Marshallese citizens open access to the United States, and is the basis for relations between our countries. Under the Compact, the United States gives approximately 60% of the RMI’s annual appropriation focused on democratic goals such as health, education, and infrastructure.
February - April 2015
Compact Funding Payments for February – April 2015 almost $10.5 million
Prepared by U. S. Embassy Majuro, May 4, 2015.
In the months of February, March, and April, the RMI Ministry of Finance received Compact-funded payments from the United States Government totaling $10,496,087.00. These payments were for Compact Sector Grants for the months of February, March, and April, the 3rd Quarter Kwajalein Landowner Payment, the Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program, FY 2014 SEG, and FY 2013 SEG. The breakdown of these payments is as follows:
- February, March, & April RMI Education Sector Grant and CMI, $2,833,000
- February, March, & April RMI Health Sector Grant, $1,833,000
- February, March, & April Kwajalein Environmental Impact Grant, $60,000
- February, March, & April Ebeye Special Needs Education Grant, $630,000
- February, March & April Ebeye Special Needs Health Grant, $492,000
- 3rd Quarter RMI Environment Grant (MAWC), $82,000
- 3rd Quarter Kwajalein Landowner Payment, $3,600,000
- February, March, & April Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program, $515,000
- FY 2014 SEG, $352,100
- FY 2013 SEG, $98,987
Total: $10,496,087
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The United States Government, through its Embassy in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, supports programs to continue the strong ties between our countries and to increase the standard of living for all our people. The Compact of Free Association, as amended, offers Marshallese citizens open access to the United States, and is the basis for relations between our countries. Under the Compact, the United States gives approximately 60% of the RMI’s annual appropriation focused on democratic goals such as health, education, and infrastructure.
May 2015
Compact Funding Payments for May 2015 over $3.4 million
Prepared by: DOI Grants Management Specialist, May 27, 2015.
In the month of May, the RMI Ministry of Finance received Compact-funded payments from the United States Government totaling $3,412,800. These payments were for Compact Sector Grants for the month of May, the FY 2014 Supplemental Education Grants, and the Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program. The breakdown of these payments is as follows:
- RMI Education Sector Grant $86,000
- RMI Health Sector Grant $611,000
- Kwajalein Environmental Impact Grant $20,000
- Ebeye Special Needs Education Grant $210,000
- Ebeye Special Needs Health Grant $164,000
- FY 2014 SEG $1,446,800
- Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program $100,000
Total: $3,412,800
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The United States Government, through its Embassy in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, supports programs to continue the strong ties between our countries and to increase the standard of living for all our people. The Compact of Free Association, as amended, offers Marshallese citizens open access to the United States, and is the basis for relations between our countries. Under the Compact, the United States gives approximately 60% of the RMI’s annual appropriation focused on democratic goals such as health, education, and infrastructure.
June 2015
Interior Releases $1.9 Million in Compact Funding Payments to the Republic of the Marshall Islands for June 2015
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs this week released to the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ (RMI) Ministry of Finance U.S. Compact grant payments totaling $1,961,000. These payments included Compact Sector Grants for the month of June and grants under the Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program. The breakdown of these payments is as follows:
RMI Education Sector Grant $ 861,000
RMI Health Sector Grant $ 611,000
Kwajalein Environmental Impact Grant $ 20,000
Ebeye Special Needs Education Grant $ 210,000
Ebeye Special Needs Health Grant $ 164,000
Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program $ 95,000
Total: $1,961,000
Compact grants provided by the United States to the Republic of the Marshall Islands are pre-determined through the bilateral Joint Economic Management Finance and Accountability Committee (JEMFAC) meetings between the United States Government and the Marshall Islands government as established under the Compact of Free Association. The Compact provides approximately 60% of the RMI’s annual budget for health, education, and infrastructure development and maintenance. The close relationship between the U.S. Government and the Republic of the Marshall Islands is enshrined in the Compact of Free Association, under which the United States also provides guaranteed financial assistance over a 20-year period in exchange for full international defense authority and responsibilities.
The Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas carries out the administrative responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior in coordinating federal policy for the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and administering and overseeing U.S. federal assistance to the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau under the Compacts of Free Association. The Assistant Secretary executes these responsibilities through the Office of Insular Affairs.
July 2015
Interior Releases $6,825,074.90 Million in Compact Funding Payments to the Republic of the Marshall Islands for July 2015
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs this week released to the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ (RMI) Ministry of Finance U.S. Compact grant payments totaling $6,825,074.90. These payments included Compact Sector Grants for the month of July, FY 2014 Supplemental Education Grants, and grants under the Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program. The breakdown of these payments is as follows:
RMI Education Sector Grant $1,111,000.00
RMI Health Sector Grant $ 611,000.00
4th Quarter Kwajalein Landowners Payment $3,600,000.00
Kwajalein Environmental Impact Grant $ 20,000.00
Ebeye Special Needs Education Grant $ 210,000.00
Ebeye Special Needs Health Grant $ 164,000.00
FY14 SEG Grant $ 700,074.90
RMI Environment (MAWC) $ 79,000.00
Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program $ 330,000.00
Total: $6,825,074.90
Compact grants provided by the United States to the Republic of the Marshall Islands are pre-determined through the bilateral Joint Economic Management Finance and Accountability Committee (JEMFAC) meetings between the United States Government and the Marshall Islands government as established under the Compact of Free Association. The Compact provides approximately 60% of the RMI’s annual budget for health, education, and infrastructure development and maintenance. The close relationship between the U.S. Government and the Republic of the Marshall Islands is enshrined in the Compact of Free Association, under which the United States also provides guaranteed financial assistance over a 20-year period in exchange for full international defense authority and responsibilities.
The Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas carries out the administrative responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior in coordinating federal policy for the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and administering and overseeing U.S. federal assistance to the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau under the Compacts of Free Association. The Assistant Secretary executes these responsibilities through the Office of Insular Affairs.
October 2015
Republic of the Marshall Islands Receives $8.9 Million in Compact Funding Payments for October 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 10, 2015
U.S. Support to RMI Continues under Compact for FY 2016
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs recently released to the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ (RMI) Ministry of Finance, U.S. Compact grant payments for October totaling $8,986,600. The breakdown of these payments is as follows:
Kwajalein Impact & Use Payment 1st Quarter $ 8,616,600.00
Enewetak Food & Agriculture Program $ 370,000.00
$ 8,986,600.00
As provided for under Section 212 of the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the United States provides payments for military use and operating rights on Kwajelein Island and Atoll. Also under the Enewetak Food & Agriculture program, the U.S. continues to assist a community affected by the U.S. nuclear testing program of the 1940s by providing supplemental food for the people of Enewetak, replanting vegetation on the inhabited islands, conducting agricultural maintenance training and transporting food supplies.
Compact grants provided by the United States to the Republic of the Marshall Islands are managed through the bilateral Joint Economic Management Finance and Accountability Committee meetings between the United States Government and the Marshall Islands government as established under the Compact of Free Association. The close relationship between the U.S. Government and the Republic of the Marshall Islands is enshrined in the Compact of Free Association, under which the United States also provides guaranteed financial assistance over a 20-year period in exchange for full international defense authority and responsibilities.
The Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas carries out the administrative responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior in coordinating federal policy for the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and administering and overseeing U.S. federal assistance to the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau under the Compacts of Free Association. The Assistant Secretary executes these responsibilities through the Office of Insular Affairs.
