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Rahall Announces $2.9M 2009 Recovery Act Funding for Huntington Area 

2/26/2009 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-WV), announced today that the Huntington area has received $2,917,474 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s 2009 Recovery Act funds.

 

“HUD continues to help people in southern West Virginia and across the Nation to become less financially dependent and gain access to safe, stable homes,” said Rahall. “I am thankful that HUD recognized the importance of these local initiatives, which will be of great benefit to the entire Huntington community."

 

Congressman Rahall worked to pass the 2009 Recovery Act, which became law earlier this month, to fund programs and initiatives to jump start the economy, save and create jobs and reinvest in America’s economic future.

 

The Housing Authority of the City of Huntington was awarded $1,504,529 in 2009 Recovery Act Capital Fund Formula Program awards. These funds are used for Public Housing Agencies eligible for funding under Section 9 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 with the exception that funds cannot be used for operations or rental assistance. Monies are used for capital and management activities, including the modernization and development of public housing.

 

The City of Huntington was awarded $854,337 in 2009 Recovery Act Homeless Prevention Grant Program awards. Funds should be used to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are already experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized.

 

Additionally, Huntington was awarded $558,608 in 2009 Recovery Act CDBG Formula Program awards. These funds would be used for public facilities and improvements including infrastructure improvements, childcare facility improvements and neighborhood improvements. Funds can also be used to assist public service agencies such as community centers and homeless shelters. These funds are geared towards assisting low and moderate income persons.

 

“HUD programs such as these go along way to help hard working West Virginians improve their communities and strive for independence and self-sufficiency,” said Rahall.

Rachael Berkey