Federal Grant Award Summary

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority received a $293,406 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. This award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who serve low-income families in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties within the Columbus metropolitan area. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining program participants, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and building partnerships with local employers and service providers to support family economic mobility.

Under this grant, CMHA is expected to hire and retain FSS Coordinators to serve a minimum number of participating families as specified in the funding notice, with each funded coordinator position required to serve at least 25 families in the first year and additional increments thereafter. Over the duration of program participation, families are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individualized self-sufficiency goals through the support and guidance provided by the funded coordinators.