Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) received a $165,486 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for low-income residents receiving public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance in Bakersfield, California.

The FSS coordinators supported by this funding are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans with enrolled families, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. HACK is required to hire or retain the number of full-time equivalent coordinators funded under the award and maintain minimum participation levels—at least 25 families for the first coordinator position and an additional 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Through these coordinator-led services, participating families are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual economic self-sufficiency goals over the course of their 5-7 year participation period.