Summary

The Town of Amherst received a $213,042 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896). This award funds the salary and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinators who implement supportive services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties throughout the performance period ending December 31, 2026.

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 to support participant economic mobility. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families per funded coordinator position during the calendar year following the grant appropriation. Over a 5-7 year engagement period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and accomplish other individualized self-sufficiency goals with coordinator support.