Project Grant FSS26NE7083

The City of Kearney Housing Authority received a $174,346 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) on January 1, 2026, with a performance period through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties.

FSS coordinators serve as the primary service delivery mechanism under this grant, with responsibilities including enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and cultivating partnerships with employers and community service providers. The award requires the grantee to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for each full-time equivalent coordinator position funded, with participation targets increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the program's 5-7 year participation cycle, participating families are expected to achieve employment gains, increased wages, and other individual self-sufficiency goals.