Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association received a $333,624 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 through December 31, 2026. The award funds 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 Boise, Idaho. FSS Coordinators deliver core services including family enrollment and program maintenance, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and establishment of partnerships with local employers and service providers to connect participating families with employment and support resources.

Under this grant, Idaho Housing and Finance Association must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator position funded, with the requirement increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation period, enrolled families are expected to achieve employment gains, improve wages, and meet individualized self-sufficiency goals. The FSS Program is statutorily governed by Section 23 of the Housing Act of 1937 and currently funds approximately 900 programs nationwide operated by Public Housing Authorities and PBRA property owners, with renewal applicants receiving statutory priority for continued funding.