Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of City of Evansville received a $324,135 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), awarded January 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for December 31, 2026. This grant funds salaries 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 Evansville, Indiana.

FSS Coordinators supported by this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with community employers and service providers. The awardee must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with participation levels increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year period of program participation, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic mobility among low-income housing assistance recipients.