The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) awarded a $292,876 formula grant to the Coles County Housing Authority in Mattoon, Illinois. This grant funding will support the day-to-day operational and administrative expenses associated with the authority's public housing portfolio, which serves approximately 1,590 low-income residents across 902 households. Key activities to be performed include property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and other costs necessary to operate and maintain the public housing units. The grant has a period of performance from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2031, and is part of a broader $5 billion program that provides subsidies to approximately 6,000 housing authorities nationwide. This formula grant funding enables the Coles County Housing Authority to maintain high occupancy rates, implement energy-efficient practices, and enhance residents' quality of life in alignment with HUD's strategic goals.
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