Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) received a $460,800 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office, under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who administer the FSS program to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties throughout Baltimore.

FSS Coordinators funded through this grant are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and building community partnerships with employers and service providers to support participants' economic advancement. HABC is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position funded, with this threshold increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year contract period, participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual economic self-sufficiency goals as they progress toward financial independence.