Summary: Family Self-Sufficiency Program Grant Award

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Springfield Housing Authority a Project Grant of $128,692 effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). The funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinator positions responsible for implementing employment and economic self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties within Springfield, Illinois.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers. The award requires Springfield Housing Authority to hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent coordinator positions and serve a minimum threshold of participating families as specified in the funding notice. Over the course of their participation, program beneficiaries are expected to achieve employment gains, improve wages, and meet individual self-sufficiency goals through coordinated support services.