Federal Grant Award Summary

The Maine State Housing Authority received a $192,136 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Augusta, Maine. The FSS Program, authorized under Section 23 of the 1937 Housing Act, aims to promote economic mobility and self-sufficiency among low-income families receiving housing assistance.

Under this award, the Maine State Housing Authority will hire and retain the required number of full-time equivalent FSS Coordinators to serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each additional coordinator funded. FSS Coordinators will enroll families in the program, develop individualized Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and establish partnerships with employers and community service providers. Over their participation period of 5-7 years, program participants are expected to secure employment or improve their employment status and wages while achieving other individual goals toward economic self-sufficiency.