Federal Grant Award Summary

The Winter Haven Housing Authority received a $168,854 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The funding supports salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Wahneta, Florida.

Under this award, FSS coordinators hired or retained by Winter Haven Housing Authority will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to each family's needs, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers. The grantee must maintain a minimum threshold of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions and is expected to serve families over a 5-7 year contract period, with the anticipated outcome that participants will achieve employment, increase wages, and attain other individual self-sufficiency goals.