The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $32.9 million in grants to public housing agencies to help public housing residents get jobs and buy homes, the department said Monday.

The funding comes from is provided through HUD’s Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency, or ROSS, Program. These grants are awarded to public housing authorities, resident organizations or non-profit organizations acting on behalf of residents to encourage self-sufficiency among residents, HUD said.

ROSS programs link public housing residents with supportive services, including education, job and computer training and home-ownership counseling.

“This funding aides helps families on their way to economic independence,” said HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson in a statement Monday.

“Whether it’s becoming more computer savvy, taking classes to get a better job or learning what it takes to become a homeowner, ROSS grants are available to help public housing residents achieve their personal and career goals,” Jackson said.

The funding announced Monday is from two ROSS programs – Resident Service Delivery Model Family and Public Housing Neighborhood Networks.

RSDM Family grants are used by public housing authorities to hire project coordinators to assess residents’ job, educational and other needs and goals.

These coordinators link residents with local employers and educational programs, including college preparatory classes. To give residents the opportunity to take advantage of the education, training and employment services, this funding also matches residents to supportive services such as childcare and transportation, HUD said.

Public Housing Neighborhood Networks grants allow public housing authorities to create, update or expand community computer centers. These centers in local public housing communities link families to employment, healthcare and other quality-of-life resources, according to HUD.

***

Send tips or a Letter to the Editor to janis@inman.com or call (510) 658-9252, ext. 140.

Show Comments Hide Comments
Sign up for Inman’s Morning Headlines
What you need to know to start your day with all the latest industry developments
By submitting your email address, you agree to receive marketing emails from Inman.
Success!
Thank you for subscribing to Morning Headlines.
Back to top
Only 3 days left to register for Inman Connect Las Vegas before prices go up! Don't miss the premier event for real estate pros.Register Now ×
Limited Time Offer: Get 1 year of Inman Select for $199SUBSCRIBE×
Log in
If you created your account with Google or Facebook
Don't have an account?
Forgot your password?
No Problem

Simply enter the email address you used to create your account and click "Reset Password". You will receive additional instructions via email.

Forgot your username? If so please contact customer support at (510) 658-9252

Password Reset Confirmation

Password Reset Instructions have been sent to

Subscribe to The Weekender
Get the week's leading headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Top headlines from around the real estate industry. Breaking news as it happens.
15 stories covering tech, special reports, video and opinion.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
It looks like you’re already a Select Member!
To subscribe to exclusive newsletters, visit your email preferences in the account settings.
Up-to-the-minute news and interviews in your inbox, ticket discounts for Inman events and more
1-Step CheckoutPay with a credit card
By continuing, you agree to Inman’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

You will be charged . Your subscription will automatically renew for on . For more details on our payment terms and how to cancel, click here.

Interested in a group subscription?
Finish setting up your subscription
×