Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Richmond Redevelopment's RRHA Division received a $250,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement comprehensive self-sufficiency services for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Richmond, Virginia.

FSS Coordinators under this award provide direct services including enrollment and maintenance of participating families, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and facilitation of community partnerships with employers and service providers. Based on the $250,000 funding level, Richmond Redevelopment is required to hire/retain one full-time equivalent (FTE) FSS Coordinator and serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period. Over their 5-7 year participation tenure, enrolled families are expected to achieve employment gains, increase earned wages, and meet individualized self-sufficiency goals.