Guam State Clearinghouse - “Latest News”

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has announced an increase in grant funding for the Guam Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection and Guam Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs. The total grant for both programs is $641,357, an increase of $85,779.
The Guam Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program will continue to provide free [...]

Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $3,194,877 through the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) to Guam. The TSGP is designed to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major disaster, and other emergencies. The funding received today was appropriated [...]

The Guam Community College received word Monday morning from the Department of Interior that the college will receive nearly $320,000 from Interior’s Operations and Maintenance Improvement Program (OMIP) to supply its new Learning Resource Center with recyclable furniture and collateral equipment. The $4.3 million building, which will be the first LEED-certified building for the government [...]

The Guahan State Clearinghouse received notification of a new grant opportunity from the US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development that would allow local rental property owners to make significant improvements on properties intended for use by low income families. The grant also allows for public agencies, private non-profit organizations, which includes but is not limited [...]

Local farmers and rural small businesses have an opportunity to apply for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding that would enable them to implement renewable energy sources at their businesses and make energy efficiency improvements, all aimed at reducing Guahan’s carbon footprint. The Guahan State Clearinghouse announced the new grant today, which is being [...]

Access to Artistic Excellence II/American Masterpieces/
Arts on Radio and Television/Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth/Partnerships
Some details of the projects listed in this grant announcement are subject to change, contingent upon prior Endowment approval.
Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities - Hagatna, GU
CATEGORY: Partnership FIELD/DISCIPLINE: State & Regional
To support Partnership Agreement [...]

A contract to manage the $200 million Port Authority of Guam modernization project was awarded to EA Engineering, Science and Technology by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.
The awarding of this contract is necessary for Congress to authorize the Defense Department’s request for $50 million for port improvement projects, according to Guam Delegate Madeleine [...]

With the onset of the military buildup, many returning veterans are looking for opportunities on Guam to hone their skills in the business world. Eight new veterans business outreach centers are now being planned to provide entrepreneurial development services to military veterans and reservists who would like to start their own small businesses.
The U.S. [...]

GTA TeleGuam protests IT&E’s $8 million broadband stimulus award.
Read more:
http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/gta-teleguam-protests-it-es-8-million-broadband-stimulus-award/2010-04-13#ixzz0l2ce00LS
http://mvguam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11720:gta-8m-stimulus-for-telecom-firm-unnecessary&catid=1:guam-local-news&Itemid=2
http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4325:gta-questions-8-million-stiumlus-award-to-itae&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156

Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Areas Tony Babauta signed a Coral Reef Initiative grant of $155,000 to support the Micronesia Conservation Trust.
The funds will be used by the trust to strengthen coordination and technical support for the conservation of island natural resources through the Pacific Islands Managed and Protected Areas Community.
These efforts will [...]

Efforts to close the Ordot Dump and open a new landfill in Layon are on track. Such was the report from federal receiver Gershman, Brickner & Bratton during a quarterly status hearing this morning. But there’s still several concerns that need to be addressed in order to make that a reality.
Only 476 days of [...]

The Guam Community College Go’ti Yan Adahi I Fino’ta Chamorro Office will host a ceremonial blessing at Litekyan (Ritidian Point) today at 10:30am. The ceremony will mark the launch the Go’ti Yan Adahi I Fino’ta Chamorro language project, which is designed to help preserve the Ancient Chamorro language.
The project will produce sixteen (16) Chamorro video/audio [...]

The Obama administration is seeking congressional authority to invest up to $50 million in the Port Authority of Guam’s modernization plan, Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo announced on Wednesday.
President Barack Obama, in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., explained the significance of the port upgrade.
“Modernization of the port is a critical prerequisite for the military [...]

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced fiscal year 2010 allotments for Guam under the Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Act in the amount of $4 million. Northern Marianas, American Samoa and Palau are also receiving a total of $2 million in fund allotments under the Workforce Investment Act. The funds will be used to [...]

Although the Port Authority of Guam’s request for a $50 million grant under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program was denied, the Department of Defense is exploring other mechanisms that would allow the port to implement its modernization plan, according to a ranking defense official.
Dorothy Robyn, deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and [...]