Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Lewiston Housing Authority a Project Grant of $112,360 under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds salary and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator positions responsible for implementing the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties. The coordinator(s) funded through this award will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers.

The Lewiston Housing Authority is expected to hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent (FTE) FSS Coordinators for which funding is provided and serve at least the minimum number of participating families as outlined in the funding notice. Over the multi-year contract period, participating families are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual economic self-sufficiency goals. The award supports HUD's broader objective of enabling low-income families receiving housing assistance to increase earned income and reduce welfare dependency through coordinated employment and supportive services.