Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The City of San Marcos Housing Authority (Springtown Villa) received a $166,370 Project Grant award effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896). This award funds salary and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties in San Marcos, Texas. FSS Coordinators implement employment and economic mobility services by enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with local employers and service providers to connect residents with employment opportunities.

Over the five to seven-year participation period, FSS program participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and reach individual self-sufficiency goals. The grantee must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for each full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator position funded under this award, with enrollment requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. This program exemplifies HUD's strategic approach to leveraging housing assistance as a platform for advancing family economic security and reducing welfare dependency among vulnerable populations.