Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office, awarded a formula grant of $1,076,530 to the Benton Township Housing Commission under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. The Benton Township Housing Commission, operating as Public Housing in Benton Harbor, Michigan, will utilize these funds to support capital and management activities for public housing serving low-income residents within its jurisdiction. Eligible activities under this award include modernization, development, emergency repairs, infrastructure improvements, and management enhancements to public housing units, as well as financing activities such as debt service and customary financing costs for developments, all as specified in the organization's approved five-year action plan or as approved by HUD for emergency work.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Public Housing Capital Fund calculates awards based on established formulas reflecting each Public Housing Agency's inventory characteristics, including unit counts, building age, and construction costs. The Benton Township Housing Commission, which manages public housing units serving vulnerable populations including families and elderly residents, is required to maintain compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and must document budgets and cumulative cost records for HUD review and independent auditor examination. The award represents ongoing federal support for maintaining and improving affordable housing facilities within the commission's service area.