Federal Grant Award Summary

Baltimore County, Maryland received a $470,240 Project Grant award 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. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) coordinators who provide direct services to low-income families participating in the program.

FSS coordinators funded under this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and facilitating connections between families and employers and community service providers. Coordinators support families in increasing earned income, improving employment outcomes, and achieving long-term economic self-sufficiency over the 5-7 year contract period. Baltimore County is required to maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with the first coordinator position serving at least 25 families and each additional position serving an additional 50 families during the award period.