Project Grant ROSS252119

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $190,245 Project Grant under the Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative (CFDA 14.895) to the Housing Authority of Florence, South Carolina. The grant, with a performance period from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2028, will fund the implementation of a comprehensive workforce development program to increase employment and earnings for public housing residents in the Florence area. The program will provide services such as work readiness training, job placement assistance, educational advancement, technology skills training, and financial literacy education. A key component is the Jobs Plus Earned Income Disregard (JPEID), which will provide financial incentives to residents by neutralizing rent increases related to earned income, thereby encouraging employment. As a public housing authority, the Housing Authority of Florence is responsible for managing public housing units and administering housing assistance programs for low-income individuals and families in its local community.