Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Hialeah Housing Authority received a $266,313 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 January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. These funds are dedicated exclusively to salaries and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators responsible for implementing employment and economic self-sufficiency initiatives for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and project-based rental assistance properties.

The FSS coordinators funded through this award will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers. Hialeah Housing Authority is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period for each full-time equivalent coordinator position funded. Over a 5-7 year participation timeline, FSS program beneficiaries are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individualized economic self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing dependency on public assistance while leveraging housing as a platform for long-term financial independence.