Federal Grant Award Summary

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority received a $282,591 Project Grant award effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 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 award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties in Lorain, Ohio.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers. The grantee must maintain minimum participation levels based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with at least 25 participating families required for the first full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator position. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic mobility among low-income housing assistance recipients.