Project Grant FSS26CT6932

The Housing Authority of the City of Meriden received a $201,030 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), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This 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 in Meriden, Connecticut.

The FSS Coordinators supported by this grant are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers. The award requires the Housing Authority to hire and retain the funded FSS Coordinator position(s) and serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period. Over their participation in the program, which typically spans 5-7 years, families are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals as part of HUD's broader initiative to promote economic mobility for low-income families receiving housing assistance.