Federal Grant Award Summary

The Bangor Housing Authority received a $305,703 Project Grant award effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, 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). The award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Bangor, Maine.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining program participants, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and building community partnerships with employers and service providers. Coordinators work directly with participating families to increase earned income, improve employment prospects, and achieve economic self-sufficiency goals over the typical 5-7 year participation period. The award supports one or more full-time equivalent (FTE) coordinator positions, with grantees required to serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator, increasing by 50 families for each additional coordinator funded. This initiative aligns with HUD's broader strategic objective of leveraging housing assistance as a platform for improving family economic security and financial independence.