Family Self-Sufficiency Program Grant Summary

The Housing Authority of Savannah received a $409,732 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinator positions that implement employment and economic mobility services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and project-based rental assistance properties in Savannah, Georgia.

FSS Coordinators supported by this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers to facilitate job placement and wage improvements. Coordinators must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with participation increasing by 50 families per additional coordinator. Through this grant, the Housing Authority of Savannah will deliver services designed to help families achieve economic self-sufficiency over five- to seven-year engagement periods by increasing earned income, reducing welfare dependency, and supporting families in meeting self-defined economic goals.