Project Grant FSS26FL7162

The Housing Authority of Brevard County received a $272,454 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. The grant funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement employment and self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties within Brevard County, Florida.

The FSS coordinators hired through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and facilitating connections with employers and community service providers to support employment advancement and economic self-sufficiency. Under the terms of this award, the Housing Authority must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families in the FSS program during the performance period. The program operates as part of HUD's broader initiative to promote economic mobility and reduce welfare dependency among assisted housing residents by leveraging coordinated local strategies and community resources.