Provide funds for eligible expenses for the operations of the fixed route service

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Municipio De Villalba a formula grant of $436,653 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 18, 2025. This funding supports the continued operations of the municipality's fixed-route public transportation service, which serves the citizens of Villalba, Puerto Rico. The grant covers eligible operating expenses including third-party contracts, driver salaries, fuel, and other associated costs necessary to maintain reliable transit service delivery through the award's completion date of March 30, 2032. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program provides federal resources to local and regional government authorities for both capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas. This award exemplifies the program's focus on sustaining existing transit systems through formula-based funding mechanisms that enable municipalities to maintain service reliability and accessibility for transit-dependent populations. The extended performance period through 2032 allows Villalba to maintain continuity of essential public transportation services for the municipality's residents.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funds for eligible expenses for the operations of the fixed route service.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all operating expenses such as third-party contracts driver salaries fuel and other eligible expenses in order to continue transit operations.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the municipality of villalba to continue to provide reliable operations.

Intended beneficiaries

The municipality of villalba transportation system and the citizens who depend on its service.