Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Methuen Housing Authority received a $130,873 Project Grant 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 January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement self-sufficiency services for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) programs in Methuen, Massachusetts.

FSS Coordinators utilize these funds to deliver comprehensive employment and self-sufficiency services to participating families, including enrollment and retention in the program, development of individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and coordination with community employers and service providers. Grantees must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position, with enrollment requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over a 5-7 year participation period, program beneficiaries are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individually established economic self-sufficiency goals.