Federal Grant Award Summary

The Deerfield Beach Housing Authority received a $112,185 Project Grant award 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 award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. These coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support participant economic mobility.

Under this award, the housing authority is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families per full-time equivalent coordinator position funded. FSS coordinators work directly with residents over a 5-7 year participation period to help families achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individual economic self-sufficiency goals. The award supports one of approximately 900 FSS programs operated by public housing authorities and project-based rental assistance property owners nationwide that receive federal funding through this statutory program, which prioritizes renewal applicants in its allocation methodology.