The municipality has a funding allocation under grant PR-2017-016 in the amount of $430000

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Municipality of Fajardo $421,936 on March 16, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to acquire vehicles for the municipality's transportation system. The award funds the increase in acquisition costs for rolling stock to maintain reliable transit operations in response to rising vehicle market values since the municipality's prior allocation under grant PR-2017-016. The Municipality of Fajardo, a Puerto Rico municipal government entity, is the sole recipient. Performance extends through March 30, 2032, and work is performed in Puerto Rico. The award benefits the municipality's transportation system and citizens who depend on its service. No subrecipients are involved in the delivery of this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover increase in cost for the acquisition of vehicles in order to continue transit operations.

Expected outcomes

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

Intended beneficiaries

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