Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the City of New Ulm, through its Economic Development Authority, $141,283.00 under the Public Housing Capital Fund program (CFDA 14.872) on April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030. This formula-based grant provides financial assistance to support capital and management activities for public housing improvements serving low-income residents in New Ulm, Minnesota.

The funding supports eligible capital activities including public housing modernization, development, physical infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, emergency repairs, code compliance work, and financing costs associated with public housing units. As a Public Housing Agency, the City of New Ulm will utilize these capital funds to implement improvements identified in its federally approved 5-Year Action Plan, ensuring that public housing units remain in decent, safe, and sanitary condition while delivering essential management and operational services to vulnerable populations including elderly residents and families with children. All activities must comply with 24 CFR Part 905 standards and Uniform Administrative Requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200.