Project Grant FSS26NC6959

The Washington Housing Authority received a $105,240 Project Grant award from the U.S. 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 of January 1 – 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.

Under this grant, FSS Coordinators hired by Washington Housing Authority are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and service providers to support participants' economic mobility. The grantee must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with the number increasing by 50 families per each additional coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation cycle, program participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals, ultimately reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic independence among low-income families receiving housing assistance.