Federal Grant Award Summary: Family Self-Sufficiency Program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $180,202 to the Quincy Housing Authority on January 1, 2026, under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) to fund salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators through December 31, 2026. The FSS Program, authorized under Section 23 of the 1937 Housing Act, supports economic mobility initiatives for low-income families receiving housing assistance through public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance.

Under this award, the Quincy Housing Authority will employ qualified FSS coordinators who will enroll and maintain families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans tailored to participant needs, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers to facilitate employment opportunities. Coordinators will serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period, with each funded position responsible for supporting residents toward employment gains, wage improvements, and achievement of individual self-sufficiency goals over the typical 5-7 year program participation cycle. The award supports the implementation of the FSS program at the local level, enabling the housing authority to facilitate pathways to economic self-sufficiency for eligible resident families.