Summary of Federal Grant Award

The San Diego Housing Commission received a $727,128 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) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. These funds are dedicated exclusively to salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties in the San Diego, California area.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans, and build community partnerships with employers and service providers. The grantee is required to hire and retain the funded coordinator positions and serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period, with expectations that families will increase employment, improve wages, and achieve other self-sufficiency goals over the 5-7 year participation cycle. Program activities are governed by Section 23 of the Housing Act of 1937 and align with HUD's strategic objective of using housing assistance as a platform for economic mobility among low-income families.