Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award

The Northampton Housing Authority received $318,688 in formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office, under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) program. The award, dated April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030, supports capital and management activities for public housing infrastructure serving low-income residents in Northampton, Massachusetts. Eligible uses of these funds include modernization and development of public housing units, infrastructure improvements, maintenance and repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and financing activities such as debt service payments for standard and mixed-finance developments, all in accordance with 24 CFR Part 905.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Capital Fund distributes annual grants to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide managing nearly one million public housing units across all 50 states and territories. The Northampton Housing Authority must maintain accurate inventory information in HUD's Information Management System and comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements. Funds must be obligated by March 31, 2030, and must be used exclusively for activities specified in an approved 5-Year Action Plan or for HUD-approved emergency work or disaster recovery needs.