Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $107,625 to Washington Columbia One on January 1, 2026, under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). This Project Grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Boston, Massachusetts. The award supports coordinator positions through December 31, 2026, with the primary deliverable being direct services to participating families.

FSS coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to family needs, and facilitating connections with employers and community service providers. The coordinators work to help participating families increase earned income, improve employment outcomes, and achieve economic self-sufficiency over the duration of program participation. Grantees must maintain minimum participation requirements based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with the first coordinator position required to serve at least 25 families and each additional position serving an additional 50 families during the one-year performance period.