Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Fall River Housing Authority $289,998 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. FSS coordinators serve as the primary service delivery mechanism, responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers to support participant employment and economic advancement.

Under this award, Fall River Housing Authority must hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent FSS coordinator positions and serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with participation requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the performance period, participating families are expected to achieve employment improvements, increase earned income, and meet individualized self-sufficiency goals, with many participants demonstrating sustained progress toward economic independence over 5-7 years of program engagement. This award supports approximately one of the 900 FSS programs operated by public housing authorities and property owners nationwide.