Program administration and operations

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Government of Guam - Department of Administration, Bureau of Statistics and Plans a Project Grant totaling $2,835,227.97 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 18, 2025. This award funds the administration and operations of the Department of Public Works Highways Federal Aid Section through September 30, 2027. The grant supports critical management functions necessary to oversee Guam's federal highways program, including personnel labor, training, equipment, supplies, travel, and other required services essential to administering federal transportation infrastructure funding.

The funding enables the territorial transportation agency to function in a capacity similar to a state department of transportation, managing the oversight and coordination of highway planning and construction activities across Guam's road system. These administrative operations support the broader Highway Planning and Construction program, which provides federal financial assistance for highway construction, preservation, infrastructure improvements, and related transportation projects authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. By establishing dedicated administrative capacity, this award ensures effective stewardship of federal highway resources and compliance with applicable planning, environmental, and safety requirements governing the utilization of federal transportation funds in the territory.

Project description

The department of public works highways federal aid section administration and operations account; includes personnel labor, training, equipment, supplies, and travel, and other required services(as needed)to manage the federal highways program.