American Samoa Operations

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American Samoa Operations

Federal · INSULAR AFFAIRS · #15.082

The Office of Insular Affairs carries out the Secretary of the Interior's responsibilities for U.S.-affiliated insular areas. The American Samoa Government (ASG) does not have sufficient local revenues to fund the entire operating costs of its government. The purpose of this program activity is to fund the difference between ASG's budget needs and local revenues. The Department defines “budget needs” as the cost of maintaining current programs and services.

Also known as

American Samoa Operations

About this program

The Office of Insular Affairs carries out the Secretary of the Interior's responsibilities for U.S.-affiliated insular areas. The American Samoa Government (ASG) does not have sufficient local revenues to fund the entire operating costs of its government. The purpose of this program activity is to fund the difference between ASG's budget needs and local revenues. The Department defines “budget needs” as the cost of maintaining current programs and services.

Who can apply

TerritorialU.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Other

Categories

FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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