Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority $366,135 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties throughout the central Oregon region.

FSS coordinators funded under this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to family needs, and building partnerships with local employers and service providers. The award obligates funding to hire and retain coordinators who will serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each additional funded position. Over the course of their FSS participation, families are expected to increase earned income, improve employment outcomes, achieve other individual goals, and reduce welfare dependency through coordinated support services and community resource connections.