Bessemer Non-Profit Development Corp

Bessemer Non-Profit Development Corp, doing business as Bessemer Housing Authority Jess Lanier Manor, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since March 19, 2012. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, this organization primarily engages with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement community development and housing initiatives in Bessemer, Alabama. The entity's focus appears to be on providing housing assistance and employment-related services to public housing residents, aligning with HUD's broader goals of improving living conditions and economic opportunities for low-income individuals and families.

The organization has been a consistent recipient of Project Grants under HUD's Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative (CFDA 14.895), with multiple awards spanning from 2021 to 2027. These grants, typically lasting three years, fund locally-based approaches to increase earnings and advance employment outcomes for public housing residents. The services provided through these grants include job readiness workshops, job search assistance, work experience opportunities, educational advancement, financial literacy training, and other supportive services aimed at removing barriers to employment. The Jobs-Plus program implemented by Bessemer Non-Profit Development Corp focuses on three core components: employment-related services, financial incentives, and community supports for work. This aligns with HUD's initiative to implement the Jobs-Plus model in public housing communities across the United States, demonstrating the organization's commitment to improving the economic well-being of its residents through federally funded programs.