Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $1,321,945 in Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant funding to Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority effective April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities for public housing modernization, development, and infrastructure improvements serving low-income residents throughout the Northwest Florida region. The Capital Fund grant enables eligible activities including housing construction and rehabilitation, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, debt service payments, and financing costs related to public housing unit development and reconfiguration.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Public Housing Capital Fund distributes annual grants to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide based on established formulas reflecting inventory characteristics such as unit counts, building age, and construction costs. Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority must utilize these funds only for activities specified in its approved 5-Year Action Plan or HUD-approved emergency work, and must maintain compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, including accurate inventory data maintenance and financial record documentation subject to HUD and independent auditor review.