2026-27 bilateral allocation [budget estimate]

$3.6 million

2026-27 total Australian ODA [budget estimate]

$8.3 million

2025-26 total Australian ODA [budget estimate]

$11.4 million

2024-25 total Australian ODA [actual]

$10.7 million

Australia and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) share a close partnership, based on equality and respect.

In cooperation with FSM, we are delivering important development outcomes in the areas of aviation and telecommunications connectivity, education and scholarships, family protection and gender-based violence, climate change and disaster resilience.

Australia will continue to listen and consult with the Government of FSM to ensure our partnership meets genuine need and delivers long-term benefits. Australia’s ability to respond to crises effectively will continue to be an important aspect of our partnership. Australia will continue to support Micronesian students to study at institutions in Australia and the region through Australia Awards Scholarships.

Program highlights

• Through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), Australia is supporting the East Micronesia Cable project that will improve internet connectivity and access to digital technologies across FSM, Naoero, and Kiribati, including through delivery of the first submarine cable connection to Kosrae
• Supporting aviation connectivity between Australia, Palau, FSM, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Naoero. The Australia-Pacific Partnership for Aviation (P4A) is partnering in the Pacific for a safer, more resilient and sustainable aviation sector.
• Australia is supporting FSM’s efforts to increase electrification and reach renewable energy targets through investments in remote solar mini-grid systems.
• Progressing gender equality outcomes through Pacific Women Lead and our partnership with UNICEF by supporting a National Family Protection adviser and gender-based violence (GBV) counselling service.
• Australia, in partnership with FSM, is providing a $2.5 million package (from within the existing bilateral development budget) to support climate resilience. This will include ensuring girls and women with disabilities have access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation in schools and support to upgrade emergency evacuation shelters.