Formula Grant IN36P02950126

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $1,675,595 through the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant to the Housing Authority of the City of East Chicago effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities including public housing modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, and management enhancements at the agency's properties in East Chicago, Indiana. The Capital Fund grant enables the housing authority to address critical infrastructure needs, conduct necessary repairs and upgrades, and implement facility improvements across its public housing inventory serving low-income residents in the region.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Public Housing Capital Fund distributes annual appropriations to approximately 2,770 public housing agencies nationwide without requiring competitive applications. Eligible uses of capital funds are limited to activities specified in the agency's approved five-year action plan or emergency work, as outlined in 24 CFR Part 905. The East Chicago Housing Authority must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's information management systems. All capital fund expenditures and obligations remain subject to HUD oversight and independent audit requirements throughout the four-year performance period.