Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri received a $336,480 Project Grant 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 program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. These coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers to support employment and economic advancement.

Under this award, the Housing Authority of Kansas City will maintain the required minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with the expectation of serving at least 25 families per full-time equivalent coordinator position. Over the performance period and through the typical 5-7 year program cycle, participating families are expected to achieve employment gains, wage improvements, and progress toward other individual self-sufficiency goals. The funding supports the broader federal strategy of leveraging housing assistance as a platform for improving family economic security and reducing welfare dependency.