Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Savannah received a $272,250 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators program (CFDA 14.870). Awarded on June 1, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2029, this three-year grant funds service coordinator positions that link public housing residents to supportive services addressing barriers to economic and housing self-sufficiency. The funding supports the delivery of coordinated services that help residents overcome educational, professional, and health obstacles to achieve greater economic mobility and housing stability.

Under the Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative framework, the grant enables the Housing Authority of Savannah to employ service coordinators who connect residents with community resources and support programs designed to facilitate pathways toward self-sufficiency. This award is part of a competitive program that serves public and Indian housing authorities nationally, with recent grants typically ranging from $200,000 to $550,000 annually across approximately 130 award recipients per year.