Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The City of Phoenix Housing Department received a $475,260 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who administer the program to residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

FSS Coordinators deliver comprehensive services to enrolled families, including program enrollment and maintenance, development of Individual Training and Service Plans, and coordination with local employers and service providers. The award requires the grantee to maintain minimum participation thresholds based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with initial requirements of at least 25 participating families per full-time equivalent coordinator position. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment gains, increased wages, and progress toward self-sufficiency goals. The City of Phoenix Housing Department, as the primary public housing authority for the region, demonstrates substantial capacity in managing complex HUD-funded housing initiatives and compliance requirements.