Federal Grant Award Summary

The Salem Housing Authority received a Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant award of $106,408 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This capital funding supports the Authority's modernization, development, and management improvement activities for public housing units serving low-income residents in Salem, Massachusetts. The funds may be applied toward eligible capital activities including facility infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and potential development or acquisition of additional public housing units, as defined under 24 CFR Part 905 and authorized through an approved five-year action plan or HUD emergency approval.

The Public Housing Capital Fund operates as a non-competitive, formula-based allocation program that distributes capital funding annually to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide managing nearly one million units across all 50 states and territories. Salem Housing Authority, as a qualified PHA, maintains eligibility for ongoing allocations by certifying the accuracy of its public housing inventory data in HUD's Information Management System. The agency must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and maintain detailed budgets and cost records for HUD oversight and independent audits throughout the performance period.