Federal Grant Award Summary

The Woburn Housing Authority received a $319,843 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 (CFDA 14.872), effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities essential to maintaining and improving the Authority's public housing inventory in Woburn, Massachusetts. The Capital Fund enables the Authority to undertake modernization projects, infrastructure upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, emergency repairs, and facility development activities that enhance the safety, quality, and functionality of housing units serving low-income residents.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Capital Fund distributes resources to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) nationwide managing nearly one million units across all states and territories. The Woburn Housing Authority must utilize these funds exclusively for eligible activities as defined in 24 CFR Part 905, which include development, modernization, and financing activities specified in the Authority's approved 5-year action plan or approved by HUD for emergency work. All expenditures must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, and the Authority is required to maintain accurate inventory data and submit annual certifications to HUD's Information Management System.