Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Contra Costa County received a $641,176 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement employment and economic mobility services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties across Contra Costa County, California.

The FSS Coordinators supported by this grant are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to family needs, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. Grantees must maintain minimum participation thresholds—at least 25 families for the first funded coordinator position and an additional 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation period, participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and accomplish other individualized self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing reliance on housing assistance and advancing long-term economic independence.