Federal Grant Award Summary

The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority received a $275,648 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The funding supports the salary 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. These coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs), and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support employment and self-sufficiency outcomes.

Under this award, the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority is required to maintain a minimum threshold of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with the expectation that families will achieve employment, improve wages, and accomplish individual goals over a 5-7 year participation period. The grantee must hire or retain the funded full-time equivalent (FTE) coordinator positions and serve at least the statutorily mandated minimum number of participants, with renewal applicants prioritized under Section 23 of the 1937 Housing Act.