Federal Grant Award Summary

The Missoula Housing Authority received a $295,575 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 through December 31, 2026. This award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with employers and service providers throughout the Missoula community.

Under this award, the Missoula Housing Authority must hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator positions and serve a minimum threshold of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions. FSS Coordinators work directly with eligible low-income families to support their economic mobility by helping them increase earned income, improve employment prospects, and achieve financial independence over a 5-to-7-year participation period. The program aligns with HUD's strategic objective of using housing as a platform for improving family economic security and reducing welfare dependency among assisted housing residents.