Project Grant FSS26MA7125

The Salem Housing Authority received a $117,526 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1 – December 31, 2026. This funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties.

FSS coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers. The grant obligates Salem Housing Authority to maintain a minimum threshold of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions and to support families in achieving employment improvements and other self-sufficiency goals over their 5-7 year contract period. This award represents continued funding for Salem Housing Authority's ongoing FSS program operations serving low-income residents in the Salem, Massachusetts area.