Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Public and Indian Housing Office, awarded $377,730 to the Calera Housing Authority on April 1, 2026, under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) program. This formula-based grant, with a completion date of March 31, 2030, supports capital and management activities for public housing serving lower-income residents in Calera, Alabama. The funds enable eligible activities including modernization, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and development of public housing units, as specified in the PHA's approved 5-Year Action Plan or for HUD-approved emergency work.

The Calera Housing Authority will utilize these capital funds to maintain and enhance its public housing inventory through infrastructure upgrades, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, and emergency repairs necessary to ensure decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions. As a prime awardee, the Authority manages the federal funding directly in compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and must maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System to support ongoing administration and compliance monitoring throughout the performance period.