Grant Award Summary

The DC Housing Authority received a $287,480 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), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Grant funds are dedicated exclusively to salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who deliver employment and economic mobility services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties in Washington, DC. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining program participants, developing individualized training and services plans, establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers, and supporting families in achieving increased employment and earned income over multi-year engagement periods.

Under this award, the DC Housing Authority is required to hire and retain the funded full-time equivalent coordinator positions and maintain minimum participant enrollment thresholds as specified in the funding notice. The program targets vulnerable populations, including elderly residents and families with children, enabling them to progress toward economic self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on housing assistance and welfare benefits. Grantees must comply with applicable federal requirements under 2 CFR 200, 24 CFR Parts 84 and 85, and relevant OMB circulars governing the use and accounting of federal funds.