Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $383,828 to Westmoreland County Housing Authority under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. These funds support the salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties. The FSS program nationally supports approximately 900 programs operated by public housing authorities and property owners.

Under this award, Westmoreland County Housing Authority will hire and retain FSS Coordinators responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individual training and services plans, and building partnerships with employers and community service providers. The grantee must serve a minimum of 25 participating families per funded full-time coordinator position, with participation expected to increase by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation period, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individualized economic self-sufficiency goals. All activities must comply with applicable federal regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and HUD's audit and record retention requirements under 24 CFR Parts 84 and 85.