Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority $145,962 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) on January 1, 2026, for a one-year performance period concluding December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support participant economic mobility.

Under this award, the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority is required to hire and retain full-time equivalent (FTE) FSS coordinators and maintain a minimum participant caseload as specified in the funding notice. Participating families will receive employment and training support services designed to improve employment outcomes, increase wages, and achieve economic self-sufficiency goals over the five-to-seven-year program participation period. The grant directly supports coordinator staffing necessary to deliver these comprehensive employment and training services to low-income housing assistance recipients.