Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $179,562.00 to the Erath Housing Authority under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant program. The award, dated April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030, supports critical capital and management activities for public housing operations in Erath, Louisiana. Under this program, the Erath Housing Authority will utilize the funds for eligible capital improvements including public housing modernization, infrastructure development, management improvements, and emergency repairs as specified in its HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan or as approved by HUD for emergency situations.

The Public Housing Capital Fund is a formula-based allocation program that distributes annual grants to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) nationwide, serving nearly one million housing units across all 50 states and territories. The program's funding calculations reflect each PHA's public housing inventory characteristics, including unit counts, building age, and construction costs. As a self-certified small disadvantaged business, the Erath Housing Authority will administer these funds to ensure low-income residents maintain access to safe, sanitary, and decent housing while making necessary capital improvements to its housing portfolio.