Federal Grant Award Summary

Tarrant County, Texas received a $623,532 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement employment and economic mobility services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties within Tarrant County.

FSS Coordinators employed through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and facilitating connections with community employers and service providers. Tarrant County is required to maintain a minimum threshold of participating families based on the number of funded full-time equivalent coordinator positions, with at least 25 families served per the first coordinator position and an additional 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over a 5-7 year participation period, program beneficiaries are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual economic self-sufficiency goals.