Summary

The Detroit Housing Commission received a $337,620 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the Family Self-Sufficiency program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Detroit, Michigan.

FSS Coordinators deliver comprehensive support services to low-income families, including enrollment and maintenance in the program, development of individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and coordination with employers and community service providers. Coordinators are responsible for serving a minimum of 25 participating families per funded full-time equivalent position, with participation requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional coordinator. Over a 5-7 year participation period, FSS program participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals that reduce welfare dependency and promote economic mobility.