Jobs Plus NOFO for Fiscal Year 2025

The Jobs Plus program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a place-based initiative that aims to increase employment and earnings outcomes among public housing residents through a combination of employment services, financial incentives, and community supports. The program targets public housing agencies (PHAs) operating one or more eligible Asset Management Projects (AMPs) and prioritizes holistic workforce development embedded within the housing community. It is grounded in three pillars: employment-related services, a financial rent incentive that reduces disincentives to work, and community support that encourages a culture of work among residents. The program's overarching goals are to raise employment rates and income levels among participating residents. These outcomes are pursued by integrating job placement, training, and financial literacy with on-site case management and peer mentorship via Community Coaches. All grantees are required to partner with their local Workforce Development Board and American Job Center, ensuring that residents have access to a wide array of job-readiness and placement services. Notably, Jobs Plus funds may be used for direct costs only, as the program is excluded from indirect cost recovery under federal regulations. PHAs that have previously received Jobs Plus grants may apply again, provided they do not target the same AMPs as prior awards. To be eligible, AMPs must meet minimum size and unemployment criteria. These are detailed in Appendix II, which is included in the grant package downloadable via Grants.gov. If an AMP is not listed but potentially eligible, applicants may submit a formal Request for Review of Eligibility. All developments under a targeted AMP must be included, and the AMP must meet HUD's criteria as verified through PIC data. Applications must include several required components: a detailed narrative addressing five rating factors (capacity, need, approach, match/leverage, and preference points), a program budget submitted via HUD Form 50144, and formal MOUs with local employment partners. A minimum 25% match is required, and match letters must demonstrate alignment with Jobs Plus goals or resident needs. Preference points are awarded for projects operating in Opportunity Zones, subject to use thresholds and justification. Applications are submitted electronically through esnaps.hud.gov by December 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. All applicants must maintain active SAM.gov registrations. Reporting requirements include regular performance and financial reports, as specified in the NOFO. The program performance period is typically four years, and residents may access the rent incentive for up to 48 months. While this grant is expected to recur annually, each cycle is governed by distinct eligibility and funding criteria. For further assistance, applicants may contact the Jobs Plus Program Office via email at jobsplus@hud.gov. HUD has hosted live informational webinars on August 28 and September 25, 2025. These were not recorded, underscoring the importance of live attendance. Application materials, including Appendix II and budget templates, are available through Grants.gov under opportunity number FR-6900-N-14.