WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Public housing authorities and Section 8 voucher programs in the Bryan-College Station area received several federal grants totaling $631,980 to help with coronavirus-related improvements and maintenance to local public housing programs, Sen. John Cornyn announced today.
The funding comes through the Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the CARES Act, which was signed into law last month, under the Supplemental Public Housing Operating Funds program, which helps prevent, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic in public housing.
“The coronavirus outbreak has hit Texans hard, and as much as we can protect each other from its effects, we must,” said Cornyn.
Not only has the Bryan-College Station area received funds, but other cities such as Navasota, Caldwell, Hearne and Brenham have received funds.
These grants may be used for resident support services such as management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, safety and security, energy costs, insurance, debt service incurred to finance unit rehabilitation and development, planning for the long-term capital needs and viability of the properties.
