Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded South Delta Regional Housing Authority $141,990 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties in Leland, Mississippi. The award supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of full-time equivalent (FTE) coordinator positions necessary to implement FSS services.

FSS coordinators deliver direct services including family enrollment and maintenance, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and partnership building with employers and community service providers. The awardee is required to serve a minimum of 25 participating families per funded coordinator position during the performance period, with participants expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individualized economic self-sufficiency goals over a 5-7 year contract participation period. This award represents continued funding under an annual grant cycle that has supported the housing authority's FSS programming since 2021.