Lajas, Municipality Of

Lajas, Municipality Of is a local government entity located in Puerto Rico, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2006, with its registration valid through February 26, 2026. As a U.S. local government and municipality, it serves the rural community of Lajas by administering various federal grant programs focused on community development, infrastructure improvement, and public services. The municipality's Finance Department Division plays a critical role in managing and implementing federal grant awards that support critical community needs, particularly in areas of transportation, elderly services, disaster relief, and infrastructure enhancement.

Through its federal grant awards, Lajas, Municipality Of has received funding from multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, Community Oriented Policing Program, and the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. The municipality has been awarded grants for community facilities, technology and equipment for law enforcement, economic development, and waste water infrastructure. Significant sub-grant partnerships include the Governor's Authorized Representative, Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, PR Department of Housing, and the Oficina Del Procurador De Las Personas De Edad Avanzada. These partnerships have enabled the municipality to provide diverse services such as public transportation, paratransit services, preventive maintenance for transit fleets, nutritional services for the elderly, supportive services, infrastructure mitigation, disaster assistance, and capital projects for community development. Notable grant awards include a $1,443,750 Community Facilities Loans and Grants program award to support rural community services and a technology and equipment grant to enhance local law enforcement capabilities.