Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Holyoke Housing Authority a Project Grant of $215,250 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinator positions responsible for implementing employment and self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher properties, and project-based rental assistance properties.

Under this award, FSS coordinators will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and service plans with families, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers to support economic mobility. The Holyoke Housing Authority is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position funded under this grant. Over their multi-year participation period, families are expected to achieve employment gains, increase wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals, with the ultimate objective of reducing welfare dependency and promoting long-term economic independence.