Federal Grant Award Summary

Carroll County Commissioners Of, through its Grants Office Division, received a $111,194 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who administer the program across public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties in Westminster, Maryland.

The FSS coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. Under the terms of the award, Carroll County must maintain at least 25 participating families in FSS during the performance period for the first funded coordinator position, with participation numbers increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the multi-year participation period, families are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual economic self-sufficiency goals as outlined in their service plans.