Federal Grant Award Summary

The Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority (CRHA) received a $231,000 Project Grant award dated January 1, 2026, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The performance period extends through December 31, 2026.

Under this award, CRHA's FSS Coordinators deliver core services including family enrollment and retention in the program, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and facilitation of partnerships with local employers and service providers. Coordinators are expected to serve a minimum of 25 participating families during the performance period, with the goal of supporting families in achieving employment, increasing wages, and meeting individually defined self-sufficiency goals over the 5-7 year participant engagement cycle. The award supports CRHA's ongoing commitment to promoting economic mobility and reducing welfare dependency among vulnerable residents in the Chesapeake area.