Project Grant FSS26NY7178

Federal Grant Award Summary: Family Self-Sufficiency Program

The Town of Brookhaven Town Hall was awarded $102,500 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office, under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who administer the program to residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Farmvillle, NY. These coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the FSS program, developing individual training and services plans (ITSPs) tailored to family needs, and cultivating partnerships with local employers and service providers to support participant employment and economic advancement.

The FSS Coordinators funded through this grant will serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the 2026 calendar year performance period. Over the 5-7 year participation cycle, FSS beneficiaries are expected to achieve employment gains, increase wages, and attain other individualized economic goals, thereby reducing dependency on rental assistance and promoting long-term household self-sufficiency. The Town of Brookhaven must maintain the required number of full-time equivalent coordinator positions for which it receives funding and meet all performance metrics outlined in the HUD funding notice.