Latest Information Affecting Guam’s Federal Grants

Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. announced that Guam residents are now eligible to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides grant funding to assist low-income residents in reducing energy costs through making energy efficient home improvements.
“The Weatherization Assistance Program is an important resource that will help many residents cope [...]
Posted: July 29th, 2008 under Grant Award Announcements, Grant Funded Activities.
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Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Risk Management Service Director Philip Maestri requesting for the prompt review and processing of the Guam Public School System’s consolidated grant application.
Earlier this month, U.S. DOE informed Governor Felix Camacho and the public school system that there could be a possible suspension [...]
Posted: July 27th, 2008 under Federal and Local Grant Eligibility & Procedures, GSC Circulars and Procedures, Grant Funded Activities.
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The Guam State Clearinghouse (GSC) launched a government-wide assessment of federal grants and projects requesting agencies and other instrumentalities of the government of Guam to identify specific areas in grants management where employees may require additional training and support. With the assistance of local, federal and non-profit facilitators, the GSC anticipates offering additional training opportunities [...]
Posted: July 24th, 2008 under GSC Circulars and Procedures, Marianas/Guam Buildup, Training Opportunities.
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Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz signed Bill 279 authorizing the Guam Public School System (GPSS) Superintendent to appoint an unclassified management team of deputy superintendents to provide stability and assistance in strengthening Guam’s education mission.
“We’ve been saying that education is our number one priority and Governor Camacho and I support this measure and will continue [...]
Posted: July 22nd, 2008 under Federal and Local Grant Eligibility & Procedures, Indirect Cost.
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Governor Felix P. Camacho officially submitted a $237.8 million budget request for the Guam Buildup to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The budget proposal, presented directly to OMB Director Jim Nussle requests $237.8 million from various federal executive branch departments and agencies for inclusion in the FY 2010 Presidential Budget request to the United [...]
Posted: July 17th, 2008 under Grant Applications and Proposals, Marianas/Guam Buildup.
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