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Building Stronger Neighborhoods and Communities Through Recovery Efforts

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a devastating toll on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), with neighboring islands Tinian and Rota being hit particularly hard. In response, the CNMI government has launched several initiatives to address health disparities, promote healthy childhood environments, and build stronger neighborhoods and communities.

Vaccination Efforts

To combat the pandemic, the CNMI has implemented a vaccination campaign, offering shots at various youth centers and public schools. A recent ad campaign by the Public School System emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated and following CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus. Funding for these programs is targeted towards benefiting the community as a whole, with no barriers to race, color, or ethnicity.

Key Points:

  • Vaccination campaigns are being conducted at youth centers and public schools
  • Ad campaigns emphasize the importance of vaccination and CDC guidelines
  • Funding is targeted towards the community as a whole, without barriers

Community Engagement

The CNMI recognizes the importance of engaging its diverse local population, which includes limited English proficiency speakers. To address this challenge, the government has developed programs that cater to the needs of both local and immigrant populations.

Key Points:

  • Programs are being developed to engage the diverse local population
  • Initiatives include partnerships with private industry stakeholders
  • Efforts aim to achieve herd immunity

Support for Non-Profit Organizations

The pandemic has also had a significant impact on non-profit organizations, such as the American Red Cross chapter of the CNMI and Club 200. To support these organizations, funding has been allocated for operations and event cancellations due to the pandemic.

Key Points:

  • Funding is being provided to support non-profit organizations
  • Allocations are being made for operations and event cancellations

Tourism and Travel Industry Revival

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the CNMI’s tourism industry, which is a significant revenue generator. In response, the government has launched programs such as the Travel Investment Resumption Plan (TRIP) to create a travel bubble with South Korea and revive the industry.

Key Points:

  • The tourism industry has been severely impacted by the pandemic
  • Programs aim to revive the industry through partnerships and initiatives

Infrastructure Development

While no infrastructure projects have been awarded or expended during the reporting period, the CNMI’s newly developed Infrastructure and Recovery Program will focus on these projects in the future, with guidance provided by US Treasury.

Key Points:

  • No infrastructure projects have been awarded or expended to date
  • The program will focus on infrastructure development in the future

Use of Evidence-Based Interventions

The CNMI is currently reviewing requirements for reporting on evidence-based interventions. The government plans to use program evaluations or evidence-based reporting to demonstrate the effectiveness of approved programs funded with ARPA SLFRF.

Key Points:

  • Requirements are being reviewed for reporting on evidence-based interventions
  • Programs will be evaluated using evidence-based methods

Table of Expenses

A breakdown of cumulative expenditures to date by expenditure category shows that a significant portion has been allocated towards public health initiatives, negative economic impacts, and premium pay for private sector employers.

Key Points:

  • Expenditures have been allocated across various categories
  • Public health initiatives, economic impacts, and premium pay are key areas

Project Inventory and Performance Report

The CNMI will provide further information in future reports as projects develop.