Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority received a $570,499 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Capital Fund program (CFDA 14.872), effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. This award supports capital and management activities essential to maintaining and improving public housing operations serving low-income residents in the Columbus metropolitan area. The Capital Fund enables the authority to conduct modernization initiatives, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and development activities that add to or reconfigure public housing units within its portfolio.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Capital Fund distributes funds annually to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide managing nearly one million housing units across all 50 states and territories. Eligible activities funded under this award are limited to those specified in 24 CFR Part 905, including public housing development, modernization, financing activities, and management improvements approved through the authority's 5-Year Action Plan or by HUD for emergency and disaster-related work. The funding enables the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority to sustain its commitment to providing safe, well-maintained, and affordable housing opportunities while meeting compliance requirements under 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements.