Attachment 1: abstractapplicant name: housing authority of elgin, illinois (HAE)project title: housing authority of elgin youthbuild programproject summary: HAE is requesting 1.5 million to…

Attachment 1: abstractapplicant name: housing authority of elgin, illinois (HAE)project title: housing authority of elgin youthbuild programproject summary: HAE is requesting 1.5 million to implement a youthbuild program in elgin, IL to serve youth between the ages of 16 to 24 who have failed to complete high school and meet other program eligibility requirements. The youthbuild program will help participants gain their GED and a construction credential. The program will include 3 cohorts, lasting 8 months each, hands on training renovating residential homes, leadership development mentoring, follow-up, and linkages to supportive services and employers.target community service area, identified by ZIP code(s): 60123DESCRIPTION of the area to be served: elgin is located in northern illinois. While most of the city lies in kane county, IL, a portion is in cook county. Per the 2020 U.S. Census, elgin ranks as the sixth largest city in illinois, with a population of 114,797. Elgins employment rate is 65 , with a median household income of 79,120, per the 2021 american community survey data.total number of participants to be enrolled: 75FUNDING level requested: 1,500,000INTENDED use of funds (short paragraph): funds will be used to support eligible youth in education, occupational skills training, employment services, leadership development, and community service. Haes youthbuild program will provide participants with an opportunity for HSE attainment, construction training, hands-on training, job readiness skills, and supportive services through the career pathways approach.cost sharing or matching funds amount (25 of funding level requested, as required): total match is 375,000 total leverage is 313,960TOTAL cost-per-participant: 20,000DELIVERABLES outcomes:1. Enrollment-75 PARTICIPANTS2. Placed in education or employment in 2ND QTR after exit-60 75 or 80 3. Placed in education or employment in 4TH QTR after exit-50 75 or 67 4. Median earnings- 3,1505. Credential attainment within one year of exit-60 75 or 80 6. Measurable skills gains-55 75 or 73 7. Effectiveness in serving employers-40 75 or 67 applicant category (check only one): category b (new)most recent grant number from any FY 2016 (FOA-ETA-16-10), 2017 (FOA-ETA-17-03), or 2018 (FOA-ETA-18-04) grant cycle for category a (previously funded) applicant: n aconstruction plus occupational field(s), if applicable: n aapplication is being submitted as (check all that apply): urbanapplicant is a government entity in a territory that is eligible for the matching waiver and intends to waive match, as described in section III.b. Matching: no any experience with section 3 of the housing and urban development act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701U): yes.HAE is a recipient of HUD financial assistance therefore, HAE, its contractors subcontractors are required to provide economic opportunities, to the greatest extent possible, consistent with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations.subrecipient activities (if applicable): n a