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Bingaman: New Mexico Communities to Benefit from HUD Grant Print Share

Friday, March 26, 2010

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman reported today that seven New Mexico housing agencies have been awarded a total of $554,568 in grant funding though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Funding was awarded under HUD's Family Self Sufficiency Program, which helps community housing agencies develop local strategies to help individuals and families receiving public housing assistance achieve economic independence.

Bernalillo County Housing Department $117,197
City of Albuquerque Housing Services $136,000
Clovis Housing & Redevelopment Agency Inc. $41,212
Eastern Regional Housing Authority $39,138
City of Las Cruces Housing Authority $44,300
City of Truth or Consequences Housing Authority $45,645
Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority $71,833
Taos County Housing Authority $59,243


"During these uncertain economic times, I'm glad this funding will be put to good use helping New Mexican families get back on their feet," Bingaman said.