Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Prince George's County received a $215,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1–December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who provide employment and economic mobility services to low-income families residing in public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Under this award, the Housing Authority is required to maintain at least 25 participating families in the FSS program during the performance period.

FSS coordinators funded through this grant implement core program activities including family enrollment and retention, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and partnership development with local employers and service providers. These services support participating families in achieving economic self-sufficiency goals over five- to seven-year engagement periods by increasing earned income, reducing welfare dependence, and fostering employment advancement. The FSS program nationwide operates approximately 900 programs across public housing authorities and project-based rental assistance property owners, with consistent annual funding distributed through HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office.