The Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) is a $5 billion federal formula grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office. This grant award, totaling $459,243, provides operating subsidies to the Lawrence County Housing Authority in New Castle, PA to assist in funding the operating and maintenance expenses of their public housing dwellings. The grant supports a wide range of critical activities, including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative expenses. This funding helps the housing authority maintain services and provide minimum operating reserves to ensure decent, safe, and affordable housing for the 1,590,321 public housing residents in 902,436 households across the United States, of which 44% are elderly and 35% have children. The performance period for this award is from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2032.