Federal Grant Award Summary

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority received a $460,674 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators responsible for implementing the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to each family's needs, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers. The award requires CMHA to maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with a baseline of at least 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position. Over the typical 5-7 year program participation period, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individualized self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and advancing economic mobility for low-income families receiving housing assistance.