The Housing Authority of City of Danville received a $200,925 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative (CFDA 14.895) program. The grant, awarded on June 1, 2024, will support the implementation of the Jobs-Plus program, which develops locally-based, job-driven approaches to increase earnings and employment outcomes for public housing residents. The funding will enable the Housing Authority to provide a comprehensive suite of workforce development services, including work readiness training, job placement assistance, educational advancement, technology skills training, and financial literacy education. Additionally, the grant will fund financial incentives through the Jobs Plus Earned Income Disregard (JPEID) and community supports for work to help public housing residents in Danville achieve economic self-sufficiency. This federal award demonstrates the Housing Authority's capacity to leverage substantial grant funding from HUD to deliver holistic programs that address poverty and promote employment among its public housing population.
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