Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $101,000 to Dover Housing Authority under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinator positions responsible for implementing economic self-sufficiency services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties.

FSS Coordinators supported by this award deliver core services including family enrollment and program maintenance, development of individual training and services plans, and establishment of partnerships with employers and community service providers. The program is designed to help participating families increase earned income, reduce welfare dependence, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency objectives over five- to seven-year participation periods. Grantees must maintain minimum participation levels tied to the number of funded coordinator positions, with the first coordinator required to serve at least 25 families and each additional coordinator serving a minimum of 50 families during the grant period.