Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale received a $141,750 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 employment and self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties.

The FSS Coordinators supported by this grant will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and service plans, and establish partnerships with employers and service providers to connect residents with employment and financial literacy resources. Grantees must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families per funded full-time equivalent coordinator position during the performance period. Over their 5-7 year participation in the program, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individualized economic self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and improving long-term economic security.