Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin received a $553,700 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). This award funds the salaries 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 in Austin, Texas through December 31, 2026.

FSS Coordinators funded through this grant are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the self-sufficiency program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to each family's needs, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. Coordinators are expected to serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded full-time equivalent (FTE) coordinator position, with enrollment requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation period, families are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual economic self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and promoting economic mobility among low-income housing assistance recipients.