Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $262,080 to Malden Housing Authority under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who provide employment and self-sufficiency services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers to support families' economic mobility.

Under the award, Malden Housing Authority must maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with at least 25 families required per coordinator for the first full-time equivalent (FTE) position and an additional 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. The expected outcome is that participating families will achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individual self-sufficiency goals over the 5-7 year contract participation period. The grantee is responsible for hiring and retaining the funded coordinator positions and meeting all applicable federal compliance requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200 and 24 CFR Parts 84-85.