Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Henry County received a $131,800 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement employment and economic self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and project-based rental assistance properties within Henry County, Illinois.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and building partnerships with local employers and service providers. The grant requires the Housing Authority to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with the funding amount supporting the necessary staffing to meet these enrollment requirements. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program beneficiaries are expected to achieve increased employment, improved wages, and attainment of other individual self-sufficiency goals.