Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Olathe, Kansas received a $102,100 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinator positions through December 31, 2026. FSS Coordinators implement employment and economic mobility services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-Based Rental Assistance programs within Olathe.

Under this award, the Housing Authority's FSS Coordinators will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and service plans, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers. The coordinators are responsible for serving a minimum number of participating families as specified in the funding notice, with the expectation that program participants will achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual self-sufficiency goals over the typical 5-7 year contract participation period. The award supports the federal government's strategic objective of leveraging housing assistance as a platform for improving family economic security and reducing welfare dependency among assisted households.