Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Medford Housing Authority $164,806 under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1 – December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement employment and self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The FSS Coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support participants' economic mobility.

Under this award, the Medford Housing Authority must maintain the minimum required number of participating families as outlined in the funding notice, with the first funded full-time coordinator position required to serve at least 25 participating families during the performance period. Over the 5–7 year participation cycle, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual self-sufficiency goals. As a prime grantee, the Medford Housing Authority receives funding directly with no identified subcontractors or sub-partners involved in program delivery.