Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Rowan County Housing Authority received a $152,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office, under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the calendar year 2026 (January 1 – December 31, 2026). The funding exclusively supports salary and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinators who implement FSS services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties within Rowan County.

FSS Program Coordinators funded under this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individual training and services plans (ITSPs) tailored to family circumstances, and building partnerships with employers and community service providers to facilitate employment and income growth. The award requires Rowan County Housing Authority to hire and retain at least one full-time equivalent (FTE) coordinator and serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period, with the expectation that participants will achieve increased employment, improved wages, and reduced welfare dependence over their 5–7 year participation periods.