Project Grant FSS26VA7007

The Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority (PRHA) received a $261,208 Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program project grant (CFDA 14.896) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, with an award date of January 1, 2026 and completion date of December 31, 2026. Under this award, PRHA will fund FSS Coordinator salaries and fringe benefits to implement the program for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Portsmouth, Virginia. The FSS program is authorized under Section 23 of the 1937 Housing Act and is designed to promote economic self-sufficiency among participating families.

The primary services delivered through this grant include FSS Coordinator positions responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and building partnerships with local employers and service providers. PRHA must maintain minimum participation levels as outlined in the funding notice, with requirements typically establishing that each full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator position serve at least 25 participating families during the calendar year performance period. Over the contract term of participation (typically 5-7 years), program participants are expected to achieve employment gains, improve wages, and reach other individualized economic goals, thereby reducing their reliance on housing assistance and advancing toward financial self-sufficiency.