Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Public and Indian Housing Office, awarded the Wilmington Housing Authority a $5.12 million formula grant under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) effective April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030. This award provides financial assistance to support capital and management activities that enhance the public housing portfolio in Wilmington, Delaware. The Capital Fund grant finances modernization projects, infrastructure improvements, development of additional public housing units, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and associated financing activities including debt service payments for standard and mixed-finance developments.

As a formula-based allocation rather than a competitive grant, the award amount reflects established HUD calculations based on the Wilmington Housing Authority's public housing inventory characteristics, including unit counts, building age, and construction costs. The grant supports the Authority's capacity to maintain safe, decent, and affordable housing for low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities throughout Wilmington. All funded activities must align with eligible activities specified in 24 CFR 905.200 and either be included in the Authority's HUD-approved five-year action plan or receive HUD approval for emergency or disaster-related work.