Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Housing Authority of the City of Howard Kansas received a $113,604 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Capital Fund program (CFDA 14.872), effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. This allocation supports capital and management activities essential to maintaining and improving public housing infrastructure serving low-income residents in Howard, Kansas. The funding may be deployed for eligible activities including public housing modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, property management enhancements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and activities that expand or reconfigure the Housing Authority's public housing unit inventory.

As a formula-based allocation rather than a competitive grant, the award amount was calculated by HUD using established formulas reflecting the Housing Authority's public housing inventory characteristics, such as unit counts, building age, and construction costs. The Housing Authority must expend funds in accordance with its approved five-year action plan or for HUD-approved emergency work and non-presidentially declared natural disaster recovery. All activities must comply with 24 CFR Part 905 eligible activities requirements and adhere to 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements. The Housing Authority is required to maintain accurate budget and cost records for HUD and independent auditor review throughout the performance period.