Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Columbia Housing Authority a $140,414 Project Grant under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties.

Under this grant, FSS Coordinators employed by the Columbia Housing Authority are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individual training and services plans with enrolled families, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. The coordinators will serve a minimum number of participating families as prescribed in the funding notice, with participants expected to achieve employment gains, improved wages, and progress toward other individual self-sufficiency goals over the course of their participation in the 5-7 year program.