Federal Grant Award Summary

The Vermont State Housing Authority received a $288,630 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who serve low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. The coordinators are responsible for enrolling and maintaining families in the FSS program, developing individualized training and services plans, and establishing partnerships with employers and community service providers to support participant employment and economic advancement.

Under this award, the Vermont State Housing Authority must hire and retain the requisite number of full-time equivalent (FTE) FSS Coordinator positions and serve a minimum threshold of participating families as specified in the funding notice. Expected outcomes include sustained coordinator staffing levels, minimum participation targets, and participant progress toward employment, improved wages, and achievement of individual economic self-sufficiency goals throughout their 5-7 year participation in the FSS program.