Formula Grant MN46P03750126

The Housing Authority of Aitkin (Aitkin County HRA) received a $376,519 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) program, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. This award supports capital and management activities for public housing in Aitkin, Minnesota, including modernization, infrastructure improvements, development of additional public housing units, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and financing activities such as debt service payments for public housing developments.

The Capital Fund formula grant is allocated annually to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide based on established formulas reflecting each agency's public housing inventory characteristics, such as unit counts and building age, rather than through competitive application processes. Aitkin County HRA must utilize these funds exclusively for eligible activities specified in its approved 5-year action plan or HUD-approved emergency work, and must maintain accurate inventory data and comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements. The funding supports the authority's efforts to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Aitkin area.