The Housing Authority of the City of New Albany received a $235,863 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative (CFDA 14.895). This 3-year grant, awarded on June 1, 2024, will support the implementation of a comprehensive workforce development program for public housing residents in New Albany, Indiana.
The Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative aims to increase employment and earnings outcomes for public housing residents through services such as work readiness training, job placement assistance, educational advancement, technology skills training, and financial literacy education. The grant will enable the Housing Authority to deliver a holistic approach to employment support, addressing barriers to economic self-sufficiency among the local public housing community. Key components of the initiative include employment-related services, financial incentives through the Jobs Plus Earned Income Disregard (JPEID), and community supports for work.
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