Amata Highlights $3.25 Million HHS Grant for Health Services in American Samoa

May 26, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. –
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is
highlighting a $3,252,225 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services to the American Samoa Department of Health for continued health
center services. Image Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The grant is awarded through
the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Center Program. This
funding supports health care services that local families rely on, including
primary care, preventive care, and other community-based health services. “Congratulations to  Dr.
Saipale Fuimaono, Project Director Abigail Poyer, and everyone at the American
Samoa Department of Health upon this important grant,” said Congresswoman
Amata. “This funding helps support the front-line health services our people
rely on, especially in a remote island community where access to care is so
important. Our families need dependable health services close to home, and
these federal resources help strengthen that care for our people. Thank you to
HHS, HRSA, and all those locally who work to meet federal requirements and keep
these important health resources flowing to American Samoa.” The grant award is listed as a
competing continuation for health services, with a grant budget period of June
1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. The project is titled Pacific Basin, with the
American Samoa Department of Health listed as the grantee. Health centers play an
important role in helping communities receive routine care, preventive
services, and other basic health support. For American Samoa, where distance
and limited access to specialized care can create additional challenges,
continued support for local health services is especially important. ### Issues : Healthcare