Summary

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency received a $311,984 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 of January 1 through December 31, 2026. This funding supports the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who administer the Family Self-Sufficiency Program to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and project-based rental assistance properties throughout Tennessee.

Under this award, FSS Coordinators deliver direct services to participating families, including enrollment and program maintenance, development of individualized training and services plans, and facilitation of partnerships with employers and community service providers to support employment and economic advancement. The grant requires the awardee to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families per funded full-time equivalent coordinator position, with the number of required participants increasing by 50 families for each additional coordinator funded. Over the program's typical 5-to-7-year participation period, benefiting families are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individualized economic self-sufficiency goals.