Formula Grant RQ00501003525D

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Public Housing Operating Fund program (CFDA 14.850), awarded a $1,229,754 formula grant to the Puerto Rico Housing Administration (also known as the Administration De Vivienda Publica) on January 1, 2025. This grant funding will support the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing projects managed by the Housing Administration across Puerto Rico through December 31, 2031.

Key activities to be performed under this grant include property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative expenses. This federal funding helps the Housing Administration provide decent, safe, and affordable rental housing for approximately 1.59 million low-income residents, including elderly individuals and families with children, in over 902,000 public housing units throughout Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Commonwealth government and the Puerto Rico Commission of Volunteerism and Community Service will serve as subrecipients to assist in implementing public housing assistance across Puerto Rican communities using this HUD grant award.