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Department of the Interior awards $360,000 to government of Guam
March 12, 2009
The Department of the Interior notified Governor Felix P. Camacho that Guam will receive $360,000 from a technical assistance grant. The grant funding will allow the Bureau of Information Technology to execute an agreement that will provide Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to the government of Guam. GIS users are able to view, interpret and question geographic data in the form of maps, charts and reports. This information often reveals relationships, patterns and trends in a particular location.
In Guam, the use of GIS technology will allow information to be shared among all government of Guam departments and agencies in a more timely and accurate manner.
“This funding will improve the ability of our government to analyze and disseminate information using the latest technology,” said Governor Camacho. “The areas of education, health, public safety and infrastructure, as well as all other service areas in our government, will greatly benefit from this technology.”
According to the award notice, the grant money may be applied to a variety of government services including environmental protection, public health benefit tracking, and law enforcement and emergency response. The letter further stated that, pending the availability of funds, Guam could receive additional funding in the future.
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