The Carroll County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 23 approved staff’s request to submit the FY2025 Family Self‑Sufficiency (FSS) grant application and accept the award if awarded. County staff said the application seeks $111,194.05 to support the FSS coordinator position; that amount is pending HUD review of the NOFA and represents a modest increase from the prior year award of $108,482.

Housing division staff described the FSS program as a voluntary, HUD‑funded initiative for participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program that helps families set goals, access education and workforce training, and increase earned income. Staff said 80–85% of recent FSS participants pursue college or vocational training and that the county leverages community partners such as Carroll Community College, Workforce Development and nonprofit providers to support participant goals.

A commissioner moved to approve the submission and accept the award; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Staff said they will return if required by HUD to provide any additional grant documentation and that program operations will continue under the awarded grant if HUD funding is confirmed.