Grant Award Summary

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority received a $447,270 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). The grant funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Akron, Ohio through December 31, 2026. FSS Coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers.

The expected outcomes of this award include the hiring and retention of the funded FSS Coordinator positions and the provision of services to at least the minimum number of participating families required by the grant. Over the 5-7 year participation period, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, improve employment and wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals. The program serves as a strategic platform for enabling low-income families receiving housing assistance to increase their economic opportunities and achieve greater financial independence.