More Than $2Million in Federal Funding Secured for Vital Capital Improvement Projects in the USVI

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded $2,063,666 in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, delivering a significant boost to essential public service and infrastructure projects throughout the territory.

This federal investment, administered by the Office of Insular Affairs, supports a range of initiatives that directly benefit Virgin Islands residents by enhancing public health, safety, and quality of life.

In a letter to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Angel Demapan outlined the allocation of funds across several high-priority projects:

$500,000 to the Department of Public Works for St. John restroom renovations, improving sanitation and public access.

$484,690 to the Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC) for the Oxygen Generator project, strengthening the hospital’s capacity to deliver lifesaving care.

$414,100 to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for mold remediation at the Knud Hansen Complex, ensuring a safe environment for staff and clients.

$350,000 to DHS to purchase new Meals on Wheels vehicles, expanding service to the territory’s most vulnerable seniors.

$184,876 to DHS to improve IT infrastructure, supporting more efficient delivery of social services.

$130,000 to DHS for critical repairs at the Queen Louise Home for the Aged, enhancing living conditions for elderly residents.

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