Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Lockport Housing Authority Inc. received a $106,936 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The funding is designated exclusively for salaries and fringe benefits to support Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinators who implement the FSS program for low-income residents of public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Lockport, NY.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with community employers and service providers. The grantee is required to hire and retain the funded coordinator positions and serve a minimum number of participating families as outlined in the grant terms. Through this coordinated effort, program participants are supported in increasing earned income, improving employment and wages, and achieving individual self-sufficiency goals over their 5-7 year participation period.