Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Housing Authority of Darlington received a Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant award of $620,078 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities to modernize and maintain public housing infrastructure serving low-income residents in Darlington, South Carolina. Eligible uses of the capital funds include public housing development, modernization, emergency repairs, energy efficiency improvements, security and anti-crime initiatives, property management enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades as specified in the agency's approved five-year action plan.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Public Housing Capital Fund distributes annual grants to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide managing nearly one million housing units across all 50 states and territories. Award amounts are calculated using established formulas based on inventory characteristics such as unit counts and building age, eliminating the need for competitive applications. The Housing Authority of Darlington must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System, and submit annual certifications to retain eligibility for continued funding allocations.