Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Decatur Housing Authority a formula grant of $133,993.00 under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) on February 19, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2030. This award provides operating subsidies to support the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing dwellings in Long Creek, Illinois. The funds enable the housing authority to cover critical activities including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation required under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

As part of the larger $5 billion Public Housing Operating Fund program serving approximately 6,000 housing authorities nationwide, this award supports the delivery of decent, safe, and affordable housing to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities. The operating subsidies assist in maintaining essential services and providing minimum operating reserves necessary for housing authorities to sustain their public housing portfolios. Housing authorities receiving these grants utilize web-based platforms with real-time data analytics to monitor funding levels, occupancy rates, and the number of families served through their rental assistance programs.