Federal Grant Award Summary

The Howard County Housing Commission received a $108,427 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) for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties in Columbia, Maryland.

Under this award, FSS coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and building partnerships with local employers and service providers to support economic self-sufficiency. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for each funded full-time equivalent coordinator position. Over the 5-7 year participation period, families served through this program are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual economic goals that reduce dependency on housing assistance.