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Challenge

The Public Buildings Authority (PBA) manages a vast portfolio of public facilities across Puerto Rico, many of which require significant capital improvements and modernization.

To maximize funding opportunities and ensure compliance with federal and local regulations, the PBA needed a partner capable of delivering comprehensive grant management services — from identifying funding sources to ensuring transparent, compliant use of funds.

This challenge required expertise in both infrastructure project execution and complex grant administration.

Solution

SALO Group combined its engineering precision, program management experience, and grant compliance expertise to support the PBA in achieving its funding and project goals.

Key Components

Funding Strategy Development
– Identified and evaluated federal, state, and local funding opportunities aligned with PBA’s infrastructure priorities
– Created a multi-year grant strategy to diversify funding sources

Grant Writing & Application Support
– Prepared competitive grant applications with clear narratives, data-driven justifications, and detailed budgets
– Coordinated with PBA leadership to ensure proposals aligned with operational and community needs

Compliance & Reporting
– Developed processes to meet stringent federal and local grant compliance requirements
– Implemented tracking systems for performance metrics, timelines, and budget adherence

Program & Project Management
– Oversaw grant-funded project lifecycles, from award to close-out
– Ensured all procurement, construction, and reporting adhered to regulatory guidelines

Capacity Building
– Provided training to PBA staff on grant management best practices
– Delivered user-friendly SOPs for ongoing program compliance

Results

Increased Funding Access – Positioned the PBA to secure competitive grants for capital improvements
Compliance Confidence – Established systems to meet all reporting and audit requirements
Operational Efficiency – Streamlined project management for grant-funded initiatives
Long-Term Sustainability – Built internal capacity for future grant opportunities without external dependence

Project Impact

Through its strategic, hands-on approach, SALO helped the PBA strengthen its ability to fund and deliver vital infrastructure improvements.

The partnership not only unlocked new resources for the Authority but also enhanced transparency, accountability, and trust with stakeholders and the public.