Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) received a $1,617,990 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period 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. FSS coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support economic mobility.

Under this award, HACLA is required to hire and retain the funded full-time equivalent (FTE) coordinator positions and serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first coordinator position, with an additional 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year contract participation period, program participants are expected to become employed or improve their employment and wages while meeting individual self-sufficiency goals. The award supports HACLA's broader capacity to deliver comprehensive supportive services to low-income families across the Los Angeles region seeking economic independence and financial stability.