Formula Grant MA00600000325D

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office awarded a $295,143 Formula Grant under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) to the Fall River Housing Authority in Fall River, MA on January 1, 2025. This grant provides operating subsidies to assist the housing authority in funding the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of its public housing projects, which serve 1,590,321 residents in 902,436 households across the country. Funded activities include property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime/security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative costs. The grant aims to maintain high occupancy rates, improve resident quality of life, and promote fair housing practices for lower-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. As a subrecipient, the Fall River Housing Authority leverages this federal funding to administer its affordable housing programs, including managing public housing units, providing rental assistance, and delivering self-sufficiency services to low-income individuals and families in its community.