Federal Grant Award Summary

The Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority received a $298,676 Project Grant award 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 award funds 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 in Zanesville, Ohio.

FSS coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, preparing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to family needs, and building community partnerships with employers and service providers to support workforce development. Grantees must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position, with this requirement increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator position. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individualized self-sufficiency goals under coordinator guidance.