Formula Grant GA01P11450126

The Housing Authority of the City of Blakely received $490,872 in formula grant funding 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) program, with an award date of April 1, 2026, and completion date of March 31, 2030. This formula-based allocation supports capital and management activities for public housing in Blakely, Georgia, including modernization of existing units, infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, emergency repairs, and development of additional public housing inventory.

The Capital Fund award enables the Housing Authority to execute eligible activities specified in its HUD-approved 5-year action plan, with permissible uses defined under 24 CFR 905.200. Typical activities funded through this program include facility upgrades, preventative maintenance enhancements, security improvements, and related capital projects that maintain and expand safe, affordable housing stock for low-income residents. The Housing Authority must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System, with all expenditures and obligations subject to HUD oversight and independent audit requirements.