Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Oakland, California received a $641,176 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) for the performance period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and service plans, and establish partnerships with employers and community service providers. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with at least 25 families required per first full-time coordinator and an additional 50 families per subsequent coordinator. Over the course of their program participation, families are expected to achieve employment gains, wage improvements, and other self-sufficiency goals aligned with their individual objectives.