Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) a Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant of $10,819,052 effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This formula-based allocation funds capital and management activities essential to maintaining and improving public housing infrastructure throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this award, VIHA will undertake public housing modernization, development, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and related capital improvements across its portfolio of public housing communities serving low-income residents and families.

The Capital Fund supports a range of eligible activities including construction and acquisition of additional public housing units, rehabilitation and modernization of existing units, financing activities such as debt service payments, and management improvements. VIHA will execute these activities in accordance with its 5-year action plan and applicable HUD regulations, maintaining compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements. The funding enables VIHA to address critical infrastructure needs across housing communities including the Candido Guadalupe Housing Complex, John F. Kennedy Terrace, Estate Bovoni Apartments, and other designated public housing properties throughout the territory.