Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $175,000 to Erie Metropolitan Housing Authority under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement employment and self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining program participants, developing individualized training and service plans, and facilitating connections with employers and community service providers to support participants' economic mobility.

As a renewal award, Erie Metro will hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent FSS coordinators funded under this grant and serve a minimum number of participating families as specified in the funding notice. Over their 5-7 year participation period, families are expected to achieve employment gains, improve wages, and meet other self-sufficiency goals. This award represents continued support for Erie Metro's longstanding role as a public housing authority serving the Sandusky, Ohio area, enabling the organization to sustain its FSS program coordination and support approximately 1.59 million public housing residents nationally.