The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) awarded a $101,135 Formula Grant to the New Bedford Housing Authority on January 1, 2025. This grant funding supports the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses associated with the agency's public housing portfolio, serving 1,590,321 residents across 902,436 households nationwide. Specific activities covered by the grant include property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative expenses. This award is part of a $5 billion annual program that provides operating subsidies to approximately 6,000 local housing authorities, with the goal of maintaining high occupancy rates, improving resident quality of life, and promoting fair housing practices.
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