Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Benson received a Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant award of $229,786 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, effective April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities for public housing serving low-income residents in Benson, Minnesota.

Under this award, Benson HRA will utilize the capital funds for eligible activities including public housing modernization, infrastructure improvements, and development activities as outlined in 24 CFR Part 905. Permissible uses include physical improvements to existing public housing units, acquisition or construction of additional units, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and financing-related activities such as debt service payments for public housing developments. All expenditures must align with Benson HRA's approved five-year action plan or receive specific HUD approval for emergency or disaster-related work, and the organization must maintain accurate inventory documentation in HUD's Information Management System and comply with applicable federal cost principles and audit requirements under 2 CFR 200.