Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Washington County received a $174,720 Project Grant from the U.S. 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 serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties.

Under this award, the Housing Authority's FSS Coordinators deliver case management and employment support services to participating families, including family enrollment and program maintenance, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and partnership building with employers and community service providers. The coordinators support participating families in achieving economic self-sufficiency goals over five- to seven-year participation periods, with the expectation that families will secure employment, improve wages, and reduce welfare dependence. The grantee must maintain the minimum number of participating families outlined in the funding notice, with at least 25 families required for the first full-time coordinator position and incremental increases for additional funded positions.