Project Grant FSS26VT6772

The Brattleboro Housing Authority received a $239,596 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) effective 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 Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in Brattleboro, Vermont.

The FSS Coordinators supported by this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the program, preparing Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs) tailored to participant needs, and establishing partnerships with local employers and service providers. The award requires the Brattleboro Housing Authority to serve a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions—25 families for the first full-time equivalent (FTE) coordinator position, plus 50 additional families for each additional funded coordinator. Over the 5-7 year participation period, participating families are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet other self-sufficiency goals that reduce their reliance on housing assistance.