Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Lancaster City Housing Authority received a $104,571 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1–December 31, 2026. The grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinator positions dedicated to supporting low-income families in achieving economic self-sufficiency.

Under this award, the FSS Coordinators deliver services including enrollment and retention of participating families, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and facilitation of partnerships with local employers and service providers. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position funded by HUD, with participation numbers increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Through coordinated service delivery over the 5–7 year participation period, participating families are expected to achieve improved employment outcomes, increased wages, and other individual economic goals as outlined in their customized service plans.