Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Columbus Housing Authority received a formula grant award of $1,748,926 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities for the Authority's public housing portfolio, including modernization projects, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, development activities, and management enhancements. The Capital Fund formula allocation is determined by HUD based on established criteria reflecting the Authority's public housing inventory characteristics, such as unit counts, building age, and construction costs, rather than through competitive application processes.

The Columbus Housing Authority will utilize these capital funds exclusively for eligible activities as defined in 24 CFR Part 905, which may encompass infrastructure upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, property acquisition and construction, and emergency work. All work must align with the Authority's HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan or receive specific HUD approval for emergency or disaster-related activities. The Authority is required to maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System and comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, with all expenditures to be completed by the ultimate completion date of March 31, 2030.