Formula Grant PR2026018

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $254,692 to the Municipio de Anasco on July 31, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating activities for the municipality's three fixed-route transit services through September 30, 2027.

The award funds four activities: operating assistance of $242,796 covering driver and administrative salaries, fringes, fuel, and supplies for the Anasco Transit System's fleet of six Section 5307 and Section 5339 vehicles; a de-minimis allocation of $16,992 at the approved 15% rate applied to direct fixed-route salary costs; program administration services of $18,000 for FTA program management and oversight; a safety requirement of $1,896; and third-party contractual services of $10,000 for accounting and internal audit functions. The municipality operates the transit system without charging fares and plans to add a ninth bus for new dial-a-ride service in early 2026. The system includes four vehicles for fixed routes and three for ADA paratransit service. Place of performance is Puerto Rico.