The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the South Bend Housing Authority $159,016 under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) on January 1, 2026, for calendar year 2026 and prior-year funding.
The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who enroll families in the program, develop individual training and services plans, and build partnerships with employers and community service providers. FSS coordinators serve residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties. The South Bend Housing Authority must hire or retain one full-time equivalent coordinator per funded position and maintain a minimum of 25 participating families per coordinator position during the period of performance. Over a 5–7 year participation period, families are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual goals.
Performance occurs in South Bend, Indiana 46601 through December 31, 2026. The Family Self-Sufficiency Program operates approximately 900 programs run by public housing authorities and project-based rental assistance property owners nationwide; renewal applicants are prioritized by statute.