Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the County of Marin received a $457,983 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and project-based rental assistance properties throughout 2026. FSS Coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building community partnerships with employers and service providers to support residents' economic advancement.

Under this award, the Housing Authority must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position funded, with additional families required for each additional funded coordinator position. The expected outcomes include the successful hiring and retention of funded coordinators, service delivery to at least the minimum number of required participants, and measurable improvements in employment status, wages, and achievement of individual goals over the five to seven-year participation period. The award performance period extends through December 31, 2026, and reflects HUD's commitment to supporting economic self-sufficiency and reducing welfare dependency among housing-assisted families in Marin County.