Formula Grant IL053201ISF23D

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Jackson County Housing Authority received a $157,827.50 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) program, effective 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 Murphysboro, Illinois, in accordance with Section 9 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

The grant funds support critical activities including property management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative expenses necessary to maintain safe and affordable housing for low-income residents. As part of the broader $5 billion national program serving approximately 6,000 housing authorities and 1.59 million public housing residents, these operating subsidies enable the Authority to sustain essential services and maintain minimum operating reserves for its portfolio, with particular focus on serving elderly individuals and families with children in Jackson County.