This grant provides $404,000 for the Pacific linemen training program of which the Yap State Public Service Corp. is a part.
According to a letter from Interior’s acting Deputy Secretary Nikolao Pula to FSM Ambassador Yosiwo George, the remaining costs for this program should be funded by the participating utilities or entities.
Participating entities will need to put together $485,777 as match for the amount provided by Interior.
The total amount needed to fund that program is $889,777.
Under the terms and conditions of this agreement, the grant funds are not to be used for any purpose other than that for which they are offered without prior approval from the Office of Insular Affairs.
Other costs associated with the administration of OIA grant projects and programs by the grantee are to be charged against the grant funds only as approved in the project budget.
