Project Grant FSS26CA7253

The City of Santa Ana received a $415,863 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) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. These funds support the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for low-income families receiving housing assistance through Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance programs.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with employers and community service providers. The award enables Santa Ana to hire and retain coordinators who will serve the minimum required number of participating families during the performance period, with the expectation that program participants will achieve employment gains, wage improvements, and progress toward their individual economic self-sufficiency goals over their 5-7 year participation period. The specific number of coordinator positions and required family participation levels are determined by the funding notice issued by HUD.