Project Grant FSS26MD7131

The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County received a $283,998 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896). This grant funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and project-based rental assistance properties throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The award period extends through December 31, 2026.

Under this grant, FSS Coordinators employed by the Housing Commission enroll and maintain families in the program, prepare individual training and services plans (ITSPs), and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers. The grant requires the Housing Commission to serve a minimum of 25 participating families in FSS during the performance period for the first funded coordinator position, with requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional coordinator. Over a 5-7 year period, participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals that reduce reliance on housing assistance and enhance long-term economic stability.