Summary

The Housing Authority of City of Newnan received a $205,000 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), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties in Newnan, Georgia.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators will enroll and maintain families in the program, develop individual training and services plans tailored to each family's circumstances, and build partnerships with local employers and service providers. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position funded, with family participation increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5–7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic mobility among low-income housing assistance recipients.