Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority Town of Dover received a $119,734 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), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. FSS Coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with employers and community service providers to support family economic advancement.

Under this award, the Housing Authority Town of Dover is required to hire and retain one full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator and maintain enrollment of at least 25 participating families during the performance period. Over the course of their 5-7 year participation in FSS, families are expected to achieve employment gains, increase wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals. The FSS program operates across approximately 900 programs nationally run by Public Housing Authorities and PBRA property owners, with renewal applicants prioritized for continued funding.