Grant Award Summary

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing Authority received a $147,344 Project Grant award effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896). These funds support the salary and fringe benefits for at least one full-time Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator position. The coordinator is responsible for enrolling and maintaining a minimum of 25 participating families in the FSS program, which serves residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties.

The FSS Coordinator will implement core program services including developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) with participating families, facilitating employment and skills training, and building partnerships with local employers and community service providers. Over five- to seven-year participation periods, the program aims to help families increase earned income, reduce welfare dependence, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. The grant is part of a nationwide initiative that funds approximately 900 FSS programs operated by public housing authorities and PBRA property owners.