The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, is receiving $694,127 from the U.S. Department of Commerce to provide post-award grant management technical assistance as part of disaster resiliency efforts.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)