Public Housing Capital Fund Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office, awarded the Worcester Housing Authority a $8.61 million formula grant under the Public Housing Capital Fund program (CFDA 14.872) on April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030. This award provides financial assistance to support capital improvements and modernization activities across the Worcester Housing Authority's public housing portfolio serving low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The Capital Fund grant enables the Worcester Housing Authority to execute capital and management activities including public housing modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, and energy efficiency upgrades as outlined in 24 CFR Part 905. Eligible activities must be specified in the Authority's approved 5-year action plan or approved by HUD for emergency work or natural disaster-related repairs. The funding supports the Authority's mission to maintain and enhance safe, decent, and affordable housing units within its inventory, with specific expenditures limited to those activities defined as eligible under federal regulations and subject to compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements.