Federal Grant Award Summary

Grand Rapids Housing Commission Inc. received a $446,150 Project Grant award 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 of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who administer self-sufficiency initiatives for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher properties, and project-based rental assistance properties.

FSS coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. Coordinators work directly with participating families to facilitate employment opportunities, increase earned income, and support progression toward economic self-sufficiency. The award requires the grantee to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each additional funded coordinator position during the calendar year performance period. Over a 5-7 year contract period, participants are expected to achieve employment or improve existing employment and wages while meeting individualized self-sufficiency goals.