Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County received a $612,790 Project Grant award effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896). The award funds salary and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency coordinators who implement the FSS program for low-income families receiving housing assistance through Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance programs.

Under this award, FSS coordinators deliver comprehensive services to participating families, including enrollment and program maintenance, development of individual training and service plans, and coordination with local employers and service providers. The grant requires the awardee to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each subsequent funded coordinator. Over the typical 5–7 year participation period, families are expected to achieve increased employment, improved wages, and progress toward their individual economic self-sufficiency goals.