Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the East Orange Housing Authority $121,346 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinator positions responsible for implementing employment and self-sufficiency services for low-income families receiving housing assistance through public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance programs.

The FSS coordinators supported by this award will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans, and establish partnerships with employers and community service providers. The grantee is required to serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period. Over their 5-7 year participation in the program, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individual economic self-sufficiency goals. The award enables the East Orange Housing Authority to continue delivering coordination services that connect low-income residents with employment resources and supportive services aimed at reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic mobility.