Project Grant ROSS252108

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Public and Indian Housing Office, awarded a $242,157 Project Grant to the Adrean-Matt Resident Association, Inc. under the Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative (CFDA 14.895). This 3-year grant, with a start date of June 1, 2025 and end date of May 31, 2028, will fund the implementation of a comprehensive workforce development program for public housing residents in Utica, New York. Key program components include work readiness training, job placement assistance, educational advancement, technology skills training, and financial literacy education. A critical feature is the Jobs Plus Earned Income Disregard (JPEID), which provides financial incentives by neutralizing rent increases related to earned income, thereby encouraging employment. The Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative develops locally-tailored, job-driven approaches to increase employment and earnings for public housing residents across the United States.