Summary: Family Self-Sufficiency Program Grant Award

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Syracuse Housing Authority a Project Grant of $428,448 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the calendar year 2026 (Award Date: January 1, 2026; Completion Date: December 31, 2026). This funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for residents receiving public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and project-based rental assistance. FSS coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with employers and community service providers to facilitate economic mobility.

The primary deliverable under this award is the employment and retention of FSS coordinator positions funded through the grant. Syracuse Housing Authority must maintain a minimum participation threshold of 25 families for the first full-time coordinator position and an additional 50 families for each subsequent funded coordinator during the performance period. The expected outcome is that participating families will achieve employment or employment improvement, increase wages, and meet individual self-sufficiency goals over their 5-7 year participation period in the program.