Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Omaha received a $465,500 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1, 2026 through 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, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties in Omaha, Nebraska.

FSS Coordinators funded through this grant are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and facilitating community partnerships with employers and service providers. The grantee must hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent coordinator positions and maintain minimum participation levels as outlined in the funding notice—at least 25 participating families for the first coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each subsequent funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and attain other individual economic self-sufficiency goals as established in their ITSPs.