Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem received a $105,240 Project Grant award 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 period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support economic self-sufficiency. The award requires the Housing Authority to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for each funded full-time equivalent coordinator position. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual economic goals as outlined in their service plans.