This grant provides funding opportunities for the FY2026 Jobs Plus program, supporting employment and self-sufficiency initiatives for public housing residents.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,600,000–$3,700,000 per award; approximately $10.2 million total funding; up to 5 awards
Summary: Supports public housing authorities in implementing employment and self-sufficiency programs for residents of public housing projects.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching is required; only PHAs are eligible.
This grant opportunity, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aims to fund public housing authorities (PHAs) to implement the Jobs Plus program. The program is designed to increase employment and earnings among public housing residents through a combination of employment-related services, financial incentives, and community support for work. The initiative targets PHAs operating one or more public housing projects (AMPs) that meet specific criteria as outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).