SUMMARY: The Jobs Plus Initiative is a HUD discretionary grant program that provides funding to public housing authorities to partner with local organizations to improve access to employment training, financial literacy, and job placement for residents.
Examples of eligible services and equipment include:
- Provide employment-related services for residents, such as job development and placement services, paid on the job training, computer and financial literacy training, among others
- Offer computer and internet access
- Collect data to track program success
- Hire staff to implement services associated with the grant program
A total of $21.6 million is available for 15 awards.
DEADLINE: Applications are due October 27, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are public housing authorities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360278