Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Chillicothe Metro Housing Authority $110,000.00 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators responsible for implementing the program across public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties. FSS coordinators provide direct support to low-income families by enrolling and maintaining program participants, developing individualized training and service plans, and facilitating connections to employment and community service resources.

Under this award, Chillicothe Metro Housing Authority is required to hire or retain at least one full-time equivalent FSS coordinator and serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period. FSS coordinators work with enrolled families over 5-7 years to support their progression toward economic self-sufficiency, including improved employment outcomes, increased wages, and achievement of individual economic goals. The grant supports the federal objective of promoting economic mobility and reducing welfare dependency among assisted housing residents through coordinated local strategies connecting families to public and private employment and training resources.