Federal Grant Award Summary

The Albany Housing Authority received a $340,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) on January 1, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. The grant funds the salaries and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinators who implement employment and economic mobility services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and project-based rental assistance properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and facilitating connections with employers and community service providers to support family economic self-sufficiency.

Under this award, Albany Housing Authority is required to hire or retain the funded full-time equivalent coordinator position(s) and serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period, as specified in the funding notice. Over the 5-7 year contract participation cycle, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individualized goals toward economic independence. The grant is structured as a performance-based award subject to standard federal compliance requirements under 2 CFR 200 and HUD regulations in 24 CFR Parts 84 and 984.