Federal Grant Award Summary

Award Overview Loudoun County Virginia received a $120,888.00 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 FSS Coordinators who administer the Family Self-Sufficiency Program to low-income families receiving housing assistance through public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) programs.

Services Delivered The funded FSS Coordinators will implement core program activities including enrollment and maintenance of families in the FSS program, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to each family's needs, and coordination with local employers and community service providers. Coordinators will serve the minimum number of participating families required under the grant terms, with expected outcomes that include increased employment, improved wages, and achievement of individual family goals over the 5-7 year participation period. The grant supports Loudoun County's capacity to help low-income housing assistance recipients increase earned income, improve financial literacy, and reduce welfare dependency through structured coordination and community resource linkages.