Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Cranston Housing Authority a formula grant of $1,610,506.00 under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) on April 1, 2026, with a completion deadline of March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities essential to maintaining the Cranston Housing Authority's public housing portfolio, including modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, and emergency repairs. The Capital Fund allocation is calculated using established formulas based on the authority's inventory characteristics, such as unit counts and building age, rather than through competitive application processes.

Under this award, the Cranston Housing Authority will deploy funds for eligible activities specified in its approved five-year action plan or HUD-approved emergency work, with major activities encompassing public housing development, modernization, and financing. Permissible uses include construction and acquisition costs to add or reconfigure public housing units, routine and preventative maintenance, energy efficiency upgrades, and debt service payments for standard and mixed-finance developments. The authority must maintain compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, track accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System, and meet all expenditure deadlines established through the award period to ensure continued delivery of safe, decent housing for low-income residents and vulnerable populations in the Cranston community.