Federal Grant Award Summary

The Lawrence Housing Authority received a $336,752 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1 through December 31, 2026. This award funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Lawrence, Kansas.

Under this award, the Lawrence Housing Authority will hire and retain FSS Coordinators responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and service providers. The grantee is required to serve a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with participating families expected to achieve employment improvements, increased wages, and individual self-sufficiency goals over their 5-7 year program participation period.