Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $250,446 to the Guam Housing & Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA) under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS (Family Self-Sufficiency) coordinators who implement economic mobility services for low-income families receiving housing assistance through public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) programs. GHURA will hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent coordinator positions to serve a minimum number of participating families as specified in the funding notice.

FSS coordinators supported by this award will deliver core services including family enrollment and retention in the program, development of individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishment of partnerships with employers and community service providers. Over a 5-7 year period of participation, program beneficiaries—primarily low-income residents, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities across Guam—are expected to achieve increased employment, improved wages, and attainment of individual economic self-sufficiency goals. This award reflects the federal government's investment in using housing as a platform for enhancing family economic security and reducing welfare dependency among vulnerable populations.