Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Garfield received a $1.41 million 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. The award, obligated on April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030, supports capital and management activities for public housing in Garfield, New Jersey. The funds will be directed toward public housing modernization, infrastructure improvements, development activities, and management enhancements as specified in the Housing Authority's approved 5-year action plan and in compliance with 24 CFR Part 905 eligibility requirements.

The Public Housing Capital Fund operates as a formula-based allocation program that provides annual grants to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide serving nearly one million public housing units. The formula allocation methodology is based on inventory characteristics such as unit counts, building age, and construction costs rather than competitive application processes. The Housing Authority of the City of Garfield will utilize these capital funds to maintain and enhance its affordable housing stock for low-income residents, elderly individuals, and families with children, ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and maintaining accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System.