Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority received a $150,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement employment and economic mobility services for low-income families receiving housing assistance through Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance programs.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families during the period of performance. Through coordinator activities, participants work toward increased employment, improved wages, and achievement of individual economic self-sufficiency goals over the typical 5-7 year program duration. This award supports HUD's strategic objective of leveraging housing assistance as a platform for improving family economic security and reducing welfare dependency.