Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority received a $194,612 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) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the FSS program, developing individualized training and services plans, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers.

Under this award, the grantee is required to maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions. Specifically, the first full-time FSS Coordinator position must serve at least 25 participating families during the performance period, with each additional funded coordinator position responsible for an additional 50 families. Over the 5-7 year duration of their participation in FSS, program participants are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing reliance on welfare assistance and promoting long-term economic stability.