Ava Housing Authority

Ava Housing Authority is a U.S. local government entity located in Ava, Missouri, registered with SAM.gov since March 2009. The organization operates as a housing authority providing public housing services and is a prime recipient of federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office. Ava Housing Authority receives formula grant funding to support the development, modernization, and operation of public housing units that serve low-income residents throughout its service area, ensuring access to safe, decent, and affordable housing in accordance with the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

Ava Housing Authority has received consistent federal grant awards through two primary HUD programs: the Public Housing Operating Fund and the Public Housing Capital Fund. Under the Public Housing Operating Fund, the authority receives formula grant subsidies to fund day-to-day operational expenses, including management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, and administrative program implementation costs. The Public Housing Capital Fund awards, such as the $101,774 grant awarded in May 2025 with a performance period through May 2029, support capital and management activities including modernization, development, maintenance, and improvement of housing units, as well as infrastructure upgrades and energy efficiency improvements. The authority has maintained a continuous award history dating back to at least 2021, with active grants through 2032, demonstrating sustained federal support for its mission. All awards are formula grants distributed directly by the Public and Indian Housing Office at HUD, and the authority has not subcontracted these awards to other entities, instead directly administering the federal funds for eligible activities outlined in 24 CFR Part 905 and approved 5-year action plans.