Federal Grant Award Summary

The Needham Housing Authority received a $135,710 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This award funds salary and fringe benefits for one or more Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinators responsible for implementing employment and economic mobility services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties.

FSS Coordinators funded under this award will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans, and establish partnerships with employers and community service providers to support families in increasing earned income and achieving economic self-sufficiency over five- to seven-year participation periods. The Needham Housing Authority must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for its first funded coordinator position and an additional 50 families for each additional coordinator funded. This award is one of approximately 900 FSS programs operating nationwide and represents part of HUD's broader effort to coordinate federal housing assistance with local employment and social services resources.