Federal Grant Award Summary

Directions Apartments, LLC, operating through its New Directions Housing Corporation Division, received a $111,751 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, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program at public housing properties, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Louisville, Kentucky.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators employed by Directions Apartments, LLC will enroll and maintain families in the FSS program while developing individualized training and service plans (ITSPs) tailored to participant needs. The Coordinators will serve as primary points of contact for participating families, working to connect them with employment opportunities and community service providers, with the ultimate goal of enabling participants to increase earned income, improve employment outcomes, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency over the 5-7 year participation period. The grantee must maintain a minimum threshold of participating families as specified in the funding notice, with participation requirements varying based on the number of funded coordinator positions.