Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Brainerd, Minnesota (doing business as Brainerd HRA) received a $106,422 Project Grant from the 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 January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement employment and self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties.

FSS coordinators compensated through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers. Coordinators must serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time equivalent coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each additional funded coordinator. Over a 5-7 year period of participation, program beneficiaries are expected to secure employment, increase earned income and wages, and achieve other individual self-sufficiency goals established through collaborative planning with their assigned coordinator.