Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

The Housing Authority of Lakeland received a $251,799 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. Under this award, the grantee will fund the salary 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 in Lakeland, Florida.

The FSS Coordinators funded through this grant will be responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the FSS program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) with participating families, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. The award requires the grantee to serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period for the first funded coordinator position, with enrollment numbers increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Through their engagement in the program over a 5-7 year contract period, participants are expected to achieve employment gains, increase earned income and wages, and meet other individual economic self-sufficiency goals.