Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $190,280 to Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1 through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties across ATCOG's service area in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas.

Under this award, ATCOG's FSS Coordinators provide case management and supportive services to low-income families, including enrolling participants, developing Individual Training and Services Plans, and facilitating connections with employers and community service providers. The coordinators are responsible for serving the minimum number of participating families required by the grant terms, with grantees expected to hire or retain one full-time equivalent coordinator per funded position. Over the multi-year participation period, FSS participants work toward increased employment, improved wages, and achievement of individual economic self-sufficiency goals.