Jobs Plus Initiative

Deadline: 12/01/2020

Amount: $1,500,000–$3,700,000

Website: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy20jobsplus

Description:

The purpose of this program is to develop locally based, job-driven approaches that increase earnings and advance employment outcomes through work readiness, employer linkages, job placement, educational advancement, technology skills, and financial literacy for residents of public housing. The program intends to provide incentives that will saturate targeted developments, building a culture of work and making working residents the norm. Funding will support public housing authorities (PHAs) in implementing projects that are comprised of the following core components:

1. Employment-related services

2. Financial incentives – Jobs Plus earned income disregard

3. Community supports for work

Eligible applicants:

public housing authorities (PHAs) that operate one or more public housing projects