Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority City of Bristol received a $101,103 Project Grant from the 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. This award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement self-sufficiency services for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) programs in Bristol, Connecticut.

Under this grant, FSS Coordinators will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to family needs, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers. The grantee is obligated to serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the calendar year performance period. Through coordinated case management and employment support services, FSS participants are expected to increase employment, improve wages, and achieve self-sufficiency goals over the 5-7 year program participation period, with the ultimate objective of reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic mobility among low-income housing-assisted families.