Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Portland Housing Development Corporation a Project Grant of $213,060 under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for low-income families receiving housing assistance through Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, or Project-Based Rental Assistance. FSS coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support family economic mobility.

Under this award, Portland Housing Development Corporation is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families in the FSS program during the performance period. The coordinators supported through this funding will work directly with families to increase earned income, improve employment outcomes, and reduce welfare dependency over the typical 5-7 year program participation cycle. The grant represents continued federal investment in local self-sufficiency initiatives coordinated through the nation's network of public housing authorities and housing agencies.