Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia: August 22, 2024 — The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce that the Madolenihmw Municipal Government has been awarded a grant of $88,100 by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA). This grant was awarded through the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to support the Madolenihmw Municipal Government’s Solid Waste Program for Fiscal Year 2024.
The funding, as detailed in the municipality’s February 21, 2024, proposal, aims to enhance solid waste management and collection efforts across the municipality. This program seeks to address the growing need for improved waste handling, ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for the residents of Madolenihmw.
The Madolenihmw Municipal Government’s Solid Waste Program is critical in helping the local community tackle waste-related challenges by promoting sustainability and ensuring effective waste collection. The funds will enable the expansion of current efforts and the implementation of new waste management initiatives.