(i) Private Sector Organisations (PSO) Grant

The Government of Samoa continues to reaffirm its commitment on an annual basis to strengthening its Public-
Private Partnership through supporting the ongoing development of the Private Sector, in the form of a Grant to

the value of $200,000 disbursed to eligible PSOs to assist with their administrative operations. On Friday 26th July
2024, The Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour, Hon. Leota Laki Lamositele Sio, presented
the ten (10) eligible PSOs with their approved Grants for the FY2023/2024 as follows:
1. Aiga Tautai o Salafai Inc (Asosi a le Autautai Savaii Inc)
2. Business of Salafai Association
3. Samoa Association of Manufacturers and Exporters
4. Samoa Federated Farmers Inc
5. Samoa Hotels Hospitality Association Inc
6. Samoa Information and Technology Association
7. Samoa Mamanu Designs & Manufacturers Association
8. Tautai Samoa Association
9. Tufa le Taleni Society Inc
10. Women in Business Development Inc
(ii) Workers Associations Grant (WAG)
This marks the third year since the Workers Grants have been disbursed. The Ministry conducts assessments for
applications based on three key criteria: proof of registration and activity, audited financial statements, and
strategic plans for capacity building and addressing priority issues. This annual process requires associations to
submit the necessary documents for review.
After a thorough evaluation, only two out of five applicants were able to meet all requirements for the grant and
approved by the Cabinet. The successful recipients for this year are the Samoa Nurses Association and the Samoa
Medical Association.
The Minister for the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour, Honourable Leota Laki Lamositele, stated, “Your
dedication and hard work have been recognized, and we are proud to support your efforts in improving healthcare
and supporting our communities.”
For the associations that were not considered for this round, he encouraged, “We urge you to ensure all required
documents are submitted for future applications. We look forward to seeing the positive impact these grants will have
on your organizations and our economy.”