Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Abilene, Texas received a $105,286 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinators who serve low-income families in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance programs within Abilene, Texas.

FSS Coordinators funded through this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and service plans, and facilitating connections between families and community employers and service providers. The grant requires the Housing Authority to maintain a minimum threshold of participating families—at least 25 families for the first full-time coordinator position funded. Through these coordinated services, participating families are expected to achieve employment gains, increase earned income, and reach individual self-sufficiency goals over the course of their 5-7 year participation period. This award directly supports HUD's strategic objective of leveraging housing assistance as a platform for economic mobility and financial independence.