Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority $633,505 on January 1, 2026, under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period of January 1–December 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties.

Under this award, the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority will hire and retain full-time equivalent FSS Coordinators responsible for enrolling families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with employers and community service providers. Coordinators will serve a minimum of 25 participating families for the first funded position, with enrollment requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional coordinator position. Over the contract period, participating families are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet other individual self-sufficiency goals as documented in their service plans.