HUD No. 01-01 Bill Kalbas (813) 228-2026 ext. 2112 |
For Release Wednesday January 10, 2007 |
HUD AWARDS NEARLY $14 MILLION IN GRANTS TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO CREATE, IMPROVE COMPUTER CENTERS FOR RESIDENTS
Lakeland Housing Authority Awarded $100,000
TAMPA - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently awarded $13,737,470 in grants to 53 public housing authorities to provide public housing residents greater access to computer technology. The Lakeland Housing Authority (one of four housing authorities in Florida to receive this grant) was awarded $100,000.
These grants help the young and the old become computer
savvy, said HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson. They
give
parents and children greater access to resources found on the Internet
- everything from employment information to homework help.
Public Housing Neighborhood Network grants will be given to housing
authorities across the U.S. Housing authorities use this funding
to establish, expand or update community technology centers. Neighborhood
Networks centers provide access to computers, computer training
and the Internet. NN centers can also provide a range of services
to help residents achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. Public
housing authorities may also use the funding
to hire staff to manage
center activities, purchase equipment, and provide computer, literacy
and job training.
HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development, and enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov.
NOTE: Grant awards amounts to all grantees can be found on the
following page:
archives.hud.gov/news/2006/pr06-155.cfm
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