Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Cook Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Cook HRA) received a formula grant award of $121,263.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Capital Fund program (CFDA 14.872). The award, announced on April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030, supports capital and management activities at Cook HRA's public housing portfolio in Cook, Minnesota. As a Public Housing Agency (PHA), Cook HRA utilizes Capital Fund allocations for modernization, infrastructure improvements, physical structure enhancements, emergency repairs, and energy efficiency upgrades to maintain decent, safe, and sanitary housing conditions for low-income residents.

The Public Housing Capital Fund operates as a formula-based allocation program that distributes funding to approximately 2,770 PHAs nationwide managing nearly one million public housing units across all 50 states and territories. Cook HRA's funding allocation is calculated using established formulas reflecting inventory characteristics such as unit counts, building age, and construction costs, rather than through competitive application processes. Eligible activities must comply with 24 CFR Part 905 and are specified in the organization's approved 5-Year Action Plan or approved by HUD for emergency or disaster-related work. Cook HRA maintains compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and must track all expenditures against the obligation and expenditure deadlines established for the award period.