Federal Grant Award Summary

The Brazos Valley Council of Governments received $388,848 in Project Grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1 – December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties within the Brazos Valley region.

Under this award, the grantee's FSS Coordinators provide core services including family enrollment and program maintenance, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to participant needs, and community partnership building with employers and service providers. The coordinators are responsible for serving a minimum of 25 participating families in the first coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation period, program participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individualized economic self-sufficiency goals as part of HUD's broader initiative to promote economic mobility for low-income housing assistance recipients.