Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the County of Richland received a Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant award of $204,997 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. This award supports capital and management activities for public housing serving low-income residents in Richland County, Illinois. The funding will be applied toward eligible capital activities including public housing modernization, physical infrastructure improvements, development initiatives, energy efficiency upgrades, and emergency repairs as specified in the agency's approved 5-year action plan.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Public Housing Capital Fund distributes annual grants to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide managing nearly one million public housing units. The Housing Authority must utilize these funds exclusively for activities described in 24 CFR Part 905 and maintain compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200, including comprehensive budget and cost record documentation. The four-year performance period allows the agency to execute planned capital improvements while meeting HUD's audit and reporting requirements.