Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Houston received a $689,619 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who implement the FSS initiative for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties through December 31, 2026. The coordinators serve families by enrolling participants in the program, developing individual training and services plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support employment and economic self-sufficiency objectives.

Under this grant, coordinators are responsible for maintaining a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded positions—at least 25 families for the first full-time coordinator position, with an additional 50 families required for each additional funded coordinator. Over a five- to seven-year participation period, FSS program families are expected to achieve increased employment, improved wages, and progress toward individual self-sufficiency goals. The award is part of a nationwide FSS funding initiative managed by HUD that supports approximately 900 FSS programs operated by public housing authorities and PBRA property owners across the country.