For Release: Wednesday, May 31, 2006
- AREA HOUSING AUTHORITIES RECEIVE HUD GRANTS
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that several housing authorities in the Metro East have received FY2006 Capital Fund Program grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will be used for modernization, development, financing and management improvements.
"Our housing authorities provide important services that improve the quality of life in our communities," said Costello. "Affordable housing helps spur economic development by making a community attractive for businesses."
Jurisdiction Award Alton Housing Authority $647,541 East St. Louis Housing Authority $3,780,925 Granite City Housing Authority $1,170,558 Madison County Housing Authority $1,401,590 St. Clair County Housing Authority $1,587,375 ###
