Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Newton Housing Authority received a $176,875 formula grant award 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), effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities essential to maintaining and improving public housing operations in Newton, Texas, serving low-income residents in the region.

Under this award, the Housing Authority will utilize the Capital Fund allocation for eligible activities including public housing modernization, infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and emergency repairs to its existing housing inventory. The formula-based allocation, calculated according to the Authority's public housing inventory characteristics such as unit count and building age, enables the Authority to conduct development and reconfiguration activities that ensure decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions for residents. The Authority is responsible for obligating these funds in accordance with its approved 5-Year Action Plan and applicable Federal requirements, with compliance monitored through HUD audits and the Authority's regular financial reporting under 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).