Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, Missouri received a $213,639 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. This award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties.

FSS Coordinators supported by this grant are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and building partnerships with employers and service providers in the Columbia community. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period for the first funded coordinator position, with additional family participation requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the course of their participation, families are expected to achieve improved employment outcomes, increased wages, and progress toward meeting individual self-sufficiency goals.