Federal Grant Award Summary

The Regional Housing Authority received a $253,200 Project Grant award 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. These funds support the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Yuba City, California. The FSS Program is authorized under Section 23 of the 1937 Housing Act and funds approximately 900 programs operated by Public Housing Authorities and PBRA property owners nationwide.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators will perform core activities including enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) with families, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. The Regional Housing Authority must maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with the first coordinator position serving at least 25 families and each additional position serving at least 50 additional families during the performance period. The expected outcomes include hiring and retaining the funded coordinators who will work with participants over a 5–7 year contract period to improve employment status, increase wages, and achieve individual economic advancement goals.