Municipio De RIO Grande

Municipio De RIO Grande is a local government entity located in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since May 7, 2009, with current registration valid through March 24, 2026. As a U.S. Local Government, the municipality is classified under multiple business types including Housing Authorities, Community Development Corporation, and Council of Governments. While the entity does not have federal contract prime awardees, it actively participates in federal grant programs, primarily through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program, which provides formula-based annual grants to support urban community development initiatives.

Through its federal grant awards, Municipio De RIO Grande has consistently received CDBG grants focusing on community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. These grants have supported diverse projects including public works, housing assistance, elderly services, meals programs, education services, and transportation for elderly and disabled populations. The municipality has worked with several sub-grant partners such as the Governor's Authorized Representative, PR Department of Housing, Oficina Del Procurador De Las Personas De Edad Avanzada (Office of the Elderly Ombudsman), Department of Education of Puerto Rico, Municipio De San Juan, and Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority. Specific sub-grant activities have included tenant-based rental assistance, nutritional services for congregate and home-delivered meals, priority services for the elderly, educational services for adults, special vehicle procurement for elderly and disabled individuals, and various public works projects. The most recent CDBG grant of $653,933 was awarded for the period July 1, 2024 to September 1, 2031, continuing the municipality's commitment to community development and social services.