Federal Grant Award Summary

The Fitchburg Housing Authority received a $139,102 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), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who administer self-sufficiency services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

FSS Coordinators deliver comprehensive employment and economic mobility support services, including enrolling families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. Coordinators are required to maintain participation of at least 25 families for the first funded coordinator position, with additional participation requirements increasing by 50 families per additional coordinator position. Over a 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, increase earned income and wages, and meet individualized economic self-sufficiency goals.