Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Monmouth County a $106,974 Project Grant under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support workforce development.

Under this award, the County of Monmouth is required to hire and retain the funded full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator positions and serve the minimum number of participating families mandated by the grant. Over a 5-7 year participation contract, enrolled families are expected to achieve employment or employment improvements, increase wages, and meet other individual economic self-sufficiency goals. The FSS program operates approximately 900 programs nationwide through Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and PBRA property owners, with renewal applicants receiving statutory priority for continued funding.