Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of San Joaquin received a $467,336 Project Grant award effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, from the U.S. 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 Program Coordinators who deliver employment and economic self-sufficiency services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties across San Joaquin County.

FSS Coordinators supported by this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans tailored to each family's needs, and building community partnerships with employers and service providers. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with participation numbers increasing by 50 families for each additional coordinator funded under the award. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to secure employment, increase earned wages, achieve improved financial independence, and meet individualized economic self-sufficiency goals.