Federal Grant Award Summary

The Philadelphia Housing Authority received a $483,000 Project Grant award effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). This funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who administer the FSS program for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties throughout Philadelphia.

The FSS coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans (ITSPs) tailored to each family's circumstances, and building partnerships with employers and community service providers to facilitate employment opportunities. The coordinators work directly with families to help them increase earned income, improve employment and wages, and achieve self-sufficiency goals over a 5-7 year program participation period. Based on the funding level, Philadelphia Housing Authority is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families in the FSS program during the period of performance.