Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority received a $113,179 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 salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who provide comprehensive support services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The grant period runs through December 31, 2026.

FSS Coordinators deliver direct services to participating families including program enrollment and maintenance, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and coordination with community employers and service providers. The funded positions are designed to enable families to increase earned income, improve employment outcomes, and achieve economic self-sufficiency goals over the typical 5-7 year program participation period. Grantees must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first coordinator position, with incremental increases of 50 families per additional funded coordinator position, ensuring accountability and measurable program impact across the service delivery area in Accomac, Virginia.