Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Jefferson County Housing Authority received $825,899 in federal formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) program, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. This award supports capital and management activities for public housing serving lower-income residents in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Eligible activities funded through this grant include public housing modernization, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, development of additional public housing units, and debt service payments related to mixed-finance developments.

The Capital Fund operates as a formula-based allocation program where the Jefferson County Housing Authority's funding is calculated annually based on characteristics of its public housing inventory, including unit counts, building age, and construction costs. The authority must utilize these funds exclusively for activities specified in its HUD-approved five-year action plan or for emergency work and repairs necessitated by non-presidentially declared natural disasters, in compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements. As a direct recipient administering federal housing programs with no identified subcontractors, the authority maintains responsibility for accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with all applicable audit requirements.