Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Brewer received a $208,890 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators program (CFDA 14.870). The award, effective June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, funds service coordinator positions that link public housing residents to supportive services addressing barriers to economic and housing self-sufficiency. Service coordinators under this initiative provide connections to educational, professional, and health-related resources designed to advance resident employment outcomes and self-sufficiency goals.

This three-year funding supports the Housing Authority's continued operation of its Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative, which focuses on employment advancement and economic self-sufficiency for low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities residing in public housing in Brewer, Maine. The service coordinator role is integral to HUD's broader strategy of connecting residents with the supportive services necessary to achieve stable housing and improved economic circumstances.