Federal Grant Award Summary

Housing Catalyst Housing Authority of the City of Fort Collins received a $265,062 Project Grant 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 period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties.

The FSS Coordinators supported by this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the self-sufficiency program, developing individualized training and services plans with participants, and establishing partnerships with community employers and service providers. Grant recipients must maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with the first coordinator position serving at least 25 families. Over their 5-7 year participation period, FSS families are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and attain other individualized economic goals that support their transition to self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on housing assistance.