2020 Family Self-Sufficiency – Renewal NOFA Supplemental
At a glance
2020 Family Self-Sufficiency – Renewal NOFA Supplemental is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The application deadline was January 22, 2021. Total estimated funding is $1.9M across about 28 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include public & indian housing authorities. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 14.896 (Family Self-Sufficiency Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jul 21, 2020Posted
- Jan 22, 2021Application deadline
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2020
- Close date
- Jan 22, 2021
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $1,900,000
- Implied average award
- $67,857 calculated
- Original deadline (extended)
- Aug 20, 2020
- Expected awards
- 28
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Typical awards for this program (SAM.gov listing for ALN 14.896, not this notice): Total grants range from approximately $15,000 - $2,425,000. Average approximately $96,000 per coordinator. Number of coordinators per PHA varies.
Implied average = estimated total funding ÷ expected number of awards, calculated by GrantsJunction. Actual awards vary.
Who can apply
- Public & Indian housing authorities
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
1. Eligible applicants. PHAs (including MTW PHAs) currently administering an FSS program that have served at least the minimum number of families required by this NOFA (as described in Section III.E.3. below; "Eligibility Requirement: Number of FSS Families Served") and have met all other funding requirements outlined in prior year Notice of Awards and Grant Agreements and the Terms and Conditions therein. Due to the level of funding under this NOFA, applicants will only be eligible for funding if they meet one of the following criteria: the applicant was funded under any of the FY 2017, FY 2018, and/or FY 2019 FSS NOFAs and has not yet been funded under any FY20 FSS NOFAs; or the applicant received an FSS program through a transfer or consolidation from a PHA that was funded under the FY 2017, FY 2018, or FY 2019 NOFA. the applicant must be on Appendix C of this NOFA in order to be considered for funding. 2. Mandatory FSS Training. All PHAs must complete the HUD developed Online Training and Guidebook on the FSS program that provides guidance on how to develop and administer a successful FSS program. At least one person from each PHA must complete the FSS online training and submit the "get credit" form. HUD will pull a list of all individuals that have received credit for completing the training from HUD Exchange at the time of grant award. If you are not on the list generated at the time of grant award, all FSS grant funds for your PHA will be held by your Field Office until proof of course completion is submitted to your Field Office. If you have completed the training prior to the FY2019 awards, you have satisfied the requirement under this FY2020 NOFA. You are not required to submit documentation of compliance with this NOFA application. 3. Request for Review of Eligibility. If you are not listed in Appendix C, but believe you meet the eligibility criteria or are listed incorrectly, you must submit a Request for Review of Eligibility via email to fss@hud.gov. The subject line should be "2021 Review of FSS Eligibility – [PHA Name & Number].” HUD cannot guarantee the timely review of such requests if submitted less than one week prior to the application deadline. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program supports the Department’s strategic goal of increasing economic opportunity for HUD-assisted families. FSS provides grants to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to support the salaries and training needs of FSS Program Coordinators who assist participating families receiving housing assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/PBV) and Public Housing (PH) programs. FSS Program Coordinators develop local strategies to connect participating families to public and private resources to increase their earned income and financial empowerment, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. PHAs and each individual participating family execute a five-year Contract of Participation that incorporates the responsibilities of each party, as well as a training and services plan to help the family become more self-sufficient. PHAs are not permitted to limit FSS participation to those families most likely to succeed.
On May 24 2018, The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act became Public Law No: 115-174. Section 306 of the Act amended the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise the FSS program. The Act specifically changes program requirements related to program eligibility, escrow deposits, and supportive services; allows the Secretary to establish a funding formula; and extends eligibility for grant awards to private owners of project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties.
The changes to the FSS program are not in effect until HUD issues implementing regulations.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 14.896
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
fss@hud.gov
202 708 0667
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “2020 Family Self-Sufficiency – Renewal NOFA Supplemental”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Public & Indian housing authorities. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “2020 Family Self-Sufficiency – Renewal NOFA Supplemental”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $1,900,000 and the agency expects to make about 28 awards.
How do I apply for “2020 Family Self-Sufficiency – Renewal NOFA Supplemental”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity FR-6400-N-04), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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