Federal Grant Award Summary

Jackson County Housing Authority received $157,827.50 in formula grant funding 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. The award, obligated on February 19, 2026, supports day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses for public housing units serving low-income residents in Jackson County, Illinois through December 31, 2030.

The funding enables the Housing Authority to deliver essential services including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, administrative costs, and debt service. As part of the broader $5 billion Public Housing Operating Fund initiative serving approximately 6,000 housing authorities nationwide, this award supports the Authority's mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to vulnerable populations, including elderly individuals and families with children residing in Murphysboro, Illinois.