Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside received a $945,455 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 program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Riverside County, California.

FSS Coordinators supported by this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers. The grantee is required to hire and retain the funded full-time equivalent coordinator positions and maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each additional funded coordinator. Over their 5-7 year program participation, enrolled families are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individualized self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic stability.