Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority Skagit County received a $128,125 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 performance period January 1–December 31, 2026. This award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who provide direct services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and project-based rental assistance properties in Skagit County, Washington.

FSS Coordinators supported by this award are responsible for enrolling and maintaining participating families in the program, developing individualized training and services plans, and building partnerships with local employers and service providers to facilitate economic mobility. The grantee must maintain a minimum of 25 participating families in active FSS enrollment during the calendar year, as required by statute for the first funded coordinator position. Over a 5–7 year participation cycle, families are expected to achieve employment, increase wages, and meet individual economic self-sufficiency goals through coordinated support services and employment connections.