Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6400 N 04
The 2020 Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Renewal Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is a HUD discretionary grant opportunity focused on helping HUD-assisted families move toward economic stability and long-term self-sufficiency. The program is built around HUD's broader goal of expanding economic opportunity for families who receive housing assistance. Through this renewal funding, HUD supports ongoing local FSS programs that work directly with households participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program (including project-based vouchers) and the Public Housing program.
At the center of the program are FSS Program Coordinators employed or supported by Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Grant funds are intended primarily to cover the salaries and training needs of these coordinators, who serve as the main staff responsible for running the FSS program at the local level. Coordinators help families set goals and navigate a path toward higher earned income, improved financial capability, and reduced reliance on welfare or other cash assistance. Rather than offering a single standardized set of services, the program expects coordinators and PHAs to develop local strategies and partnerships that connect participating families to a wide range of public and private resources, such as workforce development, education and training, childcare, transportation supports, credit repair, budgeting assistance, and other tools that can help families strengthen their economic position.
Participation in FSS is structured through a formal five-year Contract of Participation (COP) between the PHA and each enrolled family. This contract spells out what both sides are responsible for and includes a training and services plan tailored to the household. The intent is to create a clear, time-bound framework for goal setting and progress, while still allowing flexibility based on local conditions and the needs of the participating family. A key program requirement highlighted in the NOFA is that PHAs are not allowed to restrict enrollment only to families who appear most likely to succeed; the program is meant to be accessible and not limited to the easiest-to-serve households.
The NOFA also references statutory changes made by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174), enacted on May 24, 2018. Section 306 of that law amended the underlying authorizing statute for the FSS program (the United States Housing Act of 1937) and signaled several significant policy updates, including revisions related to eligibility, escrow deposits, and supportive services. The law also authorizes HUD to establish a funding formula and expands potential eligibility for grant awards to private owners of project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties. However, the notice makes clear that these statutory changes are not considered effective for program operations until HUD issues implementing regulations, meaning applicants and current grantees should continue to follow existing HUD requirements until new rules are formally adopted.
Administratively, this opportunity is identified as "2020 Family Self-Sufficiency - Renewal NOFA" with Funding Opportunity Number FR 6400 N 04. It is a discretionary grant under CFDA 14.896, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Eligible applicants are Public Housing Authorities and Indian Housing Authorities. The opportunity was created on July 21, 2020, with an application deadline of August 20, 2020 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. HUD anticipated making about 700 awards. The listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates that the maximum award amount is not expressed as a single fixed cap in the public synopsis and may instead be determined by the renewal funding structure, formula elements, prior-year awards, or other HUD calculations described in the full NOFA.Apply for FR 6400 N 04
- The US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2020 Family Self-Sufficiency – Renewal NOFA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.896.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 21, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2020 The application deadline is 115959 pm Eastern Standard time on. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 700 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
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| Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion Apply for FR 6400 N 73 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 73 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Competitive Apply for FR 6400 N 41 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 41 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| GPD Special Need Grant Apply for VA GPD SN FY2021 Funding Number: VA GPD SN FY2021 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,100,000 |
| GPD Capital Grant Apply for VA GPD CG FY2021 Funding Number: VA GPD CG FY2021 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Housing-related Hazards Capital Fund Program Apply for FR 6400 N 68 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 68 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
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| Fair Housing Initiative Program - Education and Outreach Initiative Apply for FR 6500 N 21 A Funding Number: FR 6500 N 21 A Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Fair Housing Initiative Program - Fair Housing Organization Initiative Apply for FR 6500 N 21 B Funding Number: FR 6500 N 21 B Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $250,000 |
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| HBCU Research Center of Excellence Apply for FR 6400 N 61 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 61 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $4,500,000 |
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| Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 13 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 13 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| HUD FY2021 Healthy Homes and Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration Apply for FR 6500 N 62 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 62 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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