Federal Grant Award Summary

The Louisville Metro Housing Authority received a $676,795 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. These funds support the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents receiving public housing assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance. The grant enables the authority to hire and retain full-time equivalent coordinator positions that provide direct services to participating families.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans with participants, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. Grantees must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families per funded coordinator position, with participation numbers increasing by 50 families for each additional coordinator. Over the 5-7 year contract period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, increase earned income and wages, and meet other individual economic self-sufficiency goals, supporting HUD's broader objective of using housing as a platform for improving family economic security.