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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Housing Choice Voucher Family Self Sufficiency Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 21, 2010 and posted on Oct 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 6, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- PHAs eligible to apply for funding under this NOFA are PHAs currently administering HCV FSS programs that have served at least the minimum number of families required by this NOFA and PHAs that do not currently administer HCV FSS programs that have HUD field office approval of their FSS Action Plan authorizing them to implement a HCV FSS program of at least the minimum size required by this NOFA as identified below. State and regional agencies that administer HCV FSS programs in administratively distinct parts of a state or region may request that the eligibility requirements be applied to each separate area where they administer a HCV FSS program of the required size. To qualify, state and regional PHAs must submit an ad hoc report from PIC or another listing generated from the PHA s software that identifies separate administrative areas and the participating HCV FSS families in those areas. This documentation must be submitted to the applicant s local HUD field office prior to the application deadline.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program grant is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) discretionary funding opportunity designed to help communities use housing assistance as a springboard to economic stability. The central goal is to coordinate Housing Choice Voucher assistance with a wide mix of local public and private resources so that participating families can increase earned income, build financial literacy, reduce or eliminate reliance on welfare assistance, and move toward long-term economic independence. In practical terms, the program is meant to turn stable housing into a platform for career progress, skill-building, and stronger household finances, rather than treating housing support as a stand-alone benefit.
A major focus of this opportunity is funding the staffing and operational capacity needed to run a strong FSS program, especially through the role of the FSS Program Coordinator. The coordinator is the person responsible for connecting enrolled families to supportive services that align with their goals, such as job training, education, childcare, transportation support, credit counseling, and other services that can remove barriers to work and advancement. The coordinator also has a broader community-facing role: building and maintaining partnerships with employers, workforce systems, nonprofit service providers, and other agencies so families have real pathways to employment and better wages. HUD emphasizes that many participating families have achieved stable employment through the structure and support the FSS model provides.
Program accountability and follow-through are built into the grant’s expectations. FSS Program Coordinators must ensure that the services promised in each participant’s Contract of Participation are actually delivered consistently and satisfactorily over time. Coordinators also track whether participants are meeting their responsibilities under those contracts and manage key program mechanics, including ensuring FSS escrow accounts are created and properly maintained for eligible families. These escrow accounts are a well-known feature of FSS: as a family’s earned income rises (and their required rent payment may increase), an escrow balance can be credited on their behalf, which they may be able to access upon successful completion of their FSS contract, supporting savings and transition goals.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FR-5415-N-14 and is tied to CFDA 14.871 (Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers). It was posted on October 21, 2010, with an application closing date of December 6, 2010, and an estimated total funding amount of $60,000,000. The funding instrument type is listed as “Other,†and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation more feasible for housing agencies that might not have flexible local funds to meet match obligations.
Eligibility is centered on Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), but not all PHAs automatically qualify. PHAs that already administer an HCV FSS program may apply if they have served at least the minimum number of families required under the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). PHAs that do not currently administer an HCV FSS program may still be eligible if they have HUD field office approval of an FSS Action Plan authorizing them to implement an HCV FSS program that meets at least the minimum program size required by the NOFA. The announcement also addresses state and regional agencies that run HCV FSS programs across multiple administratively distinct areas. In those cases, the agency may request that eligibility requirements be applied separately to each area, but they must document the separate administrative areas and participating families using an ad hoc PIC report or similar system-generated listing. That documentation has to be submitted to the local HUD field office before the application deadline, which signals that HUD expects clear, verifiable program structure and enrollment data as part of determining eligibility.
For access and support, the announcement points applicants to download the application package and instructions using the CFDA number. For help with the announcement or questions, the contact route provided is the Public and Indian Housing Resource Center at 800-955-2232, with TTY access through the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339. No email contact is listed, so applicants would generally rely on phone support and their local HUD field office coordination for plan approvals and required pre-submission documentation.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Grant (HUD) - FAQs
What is the HCV Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program grant?
The HCV FSS Program grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to help communities use Housing Choice Voucher assistance as a platform for economic stability. The program focuses on coordinating housing assistance with local public and private resources so participating families can increase earned income, build financial literacy, reduce or eliminate reliance on welfare assistance, and move toward long-term economic independence.
What is the main purpose or goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to connect Housing Choice Voucher assistance with a broad mix of supportive services and community resources so families can make progress toward employment, higher wages, improved financial capability, and long-term self-sufficiency. In practical terms, it is intended to turn stable housing into a springboard for career advancement and stronger household finances rather than treating housing support as a stand-alone benefit.
What kinds of activities does the grant emphasize funding?
The opportunity places major emphasis on funding the staffing and operational capacity needed to run a strong FSS program, particularly support for the FSS Program Coordinator role. The coordinator is central to connecting enrolled families with services aligned to their goals and ensuring program commitments are carried out over time.
Who is the FSS Program Coordinator and what do they do?
The FSS Program Coordinator is responsible for linking participating families to supportive services that help remove barriers to work and advancement. The coordinator also builds and maintains partnerships with employers, workforce systems, nonprofit providers, and other agencies so families have clear pathways to employment and improved earnings.
What types of supportive services can families be connected to through the FSS model?
Based on the opportunity description, supportive services may include job training, education, childcare, transportation support, credit counseling, and other services that align with a family’s goals and help address barriers to employment and progress.
How does the program ensure accountability for promised services?
Coordinators are expected to ensure that the services promised in each participant’s Contract of Participation are delivered consistently and satisfactorily over time. Coordinators also track whether participants are meeting their responsibilities under those contracts.
What is an FSS Contract of Participation?
The Contract of Participation is the agreement that outlines participant goals and responsibilities, along with the services and supports intended to help the family make progress. The coordinator’s role includes monitoring both service delivery and participant compliance with the contract responsibilities.
What are FSS escrow accounts and how do they relate to this program?
Escrow accounts are a key feature of the FSS program. As a participating family’s earned income increases (and their required rent payment may increase), an escrow balance can be credited on the family’s behalf. The coordinator helps ensure escrow accounts are created and properly maintained for eligible families. The escrow may be available to the family upon successful completion of the FSS contract, supporting savings and transition goals.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR-5415-N-14.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 14.871 (Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers).
When was this opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on October 21, 2010. The application closing date was December 6, 2010.
How much total funding was estimated for this grant opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity was $60,000,000.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply for the HCV FSS Program grant?
Eligibility is centered on Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), but not all PHAs automatically qualify. PHAs that already administer an HCV FSS program may apply if they have served at least the minimum number of families required under the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Can a PHA that does not currently administer an HCV FSS program apply?
Yes, a PHA that does not currently administer an HCV FSS program may still be eligible if it has HUD field office approval of an FSS Action Plan authorizing it to implement an HCV FSS program that meets at least the minimum program size required by the NOFA.
What is the minimum program size requirement and where is it defined?
The opportunity references a minimum number of families (and minimum program size) required under the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The specific minimum is not provided in the information shown here; it is defined in the NOFA for this funding opportunity.
How does eligibility work for state or regional agencies administering HCV FSS across multiple areas?
State and regional agencies that run HCV FSS programs across multiple administratively distinct areas may request that eligibility requirements be applied separately to each area. To do this, the agency must document the separate administrative areas and participating families using an ad hoc PIC report or a similar system-generated listing.
What documentation is required for agencies requesting separate eligibility by administrative area?
The announcement states the agency must document the separate administrative areas and participating families using an ad hoc PIC report or a similar system-generated listing.
When must the documentation for separate administrative areas be submitted?
The required documentation must be submitted to the local HUD field office before the application deadline.
Where do applicants get the application package and instructions?
Applicants are directed to download the application package and instructions using the CFDA number associated with the opportunity.
Who should applicants contact for help or questions about the announcement?
For assistance, the announcement directs applicants to the Public and Indian Housing Resource Center at 800-955-2232.
Is TTY support available for applicants who need it?
Yes. TTY access is available through the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
Is an email address provided for applicant questions?
No email contact is listed in the information provided. The announcement points to phone support and indicates coordination with the local HUD field office is important for plan approvals and required pre-submission documentation.
What role does the local HUD field office play in this opportunity?
The local HUD field office is referenced as the entity that approves FSS Action Plans for PHAs that are not currently administering an HCV FSS program. It is also the place where certain required documentation (such as documentation supporting separate eligibility by administrative area) must be submitted before the application deadline.
What results does HUD associate with the FSS model?
HUD emphasizes that many participating families have achieved stable employment through the structure and support the FSS model provides, reflecting the program’s focus on employment pathways and improved earnings.
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