Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Texoma Council of Governments $266,500 under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The funds support salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties across the Texoma region in Texas.

FSS coordinators funded through this award will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and service plans, and establish partnerships with local employers and service providers to facilitate economic self-sufficiency. The award obligates resources to support coordinator positions responsible for serving the minimum number of participating families as specified in the funding notice, with the expectation that over a 5-7 year period, participants will achieve employment or wage improvements and meet individual economic goals. The program ultimately aims to reduce welfare dependency and increase earned income for low-income families receiving housing assistance.