Federal Grant Award Summary

The Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority received a $130,656 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who implement employment and economic self-sufficiency services for low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Charlottesville, Virginia.

FSS coordinators supported through this funding are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, developing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to participant needs, and establishing community partnerships with employers and service providers. The award requires the grantee to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period for each funded full-time equivalent coordinator position. Over the typical 5- to 7-year participation cycle, FSS beneficiaries are expected to achieve increased employment, improved wages, and attainment of individualized economic goals that reduce welfare dependency and promote financial independence.