Jobs-plus pilot initiative

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Springfield Housing Authority $240,493 on June 1, 2026, under the Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators program (CFDA 14.870) to support the Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative, a resident employment and economic advancement program.

The award funds service coordinator activities and supportive services linking public housing residents to resources that advance economic and housing self-sufficiency. Performance runs through May 31, 2029, with work performed in Springfield, Illinois. The assistance type is a Project Grant. This represents one of Springfield Housing Authority's recurring awards from HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office, which accounts for 90 percent of the authority's federal portfolio. The authority operates public housing serving low-income families, elderly residents, and persons with disabilities and maintains an Annual Contribution Contract with HUD.