Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara received a $395,781 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 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds FSS Coordinator salaries and fringe benefits to support economic self-sufficiency initiatives for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties within Santa Barbara.

Under this award, the Housing Authority will hire and retain FSS Coordinators who are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. The coordinators will serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with service levels increasing by 50 families for each additional funded position. Over their multi-year participation, families are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and accomplish other individual economic self-sufficiency goals as outlined in their service plans.