About Public Housing Neighborhood Networks

In 2001, Congress created the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks (NN) grant program which provides grants to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to create and expand computer learning centers on or near PHA developments. In addition to providing computer classes and access to the Internet, grant funding allows centers to provide a wide array of programs and services which include after-school programs for children, career counseling for adults, and health-related information for senior residents.

Today, over 180 PHAs have one or more Neighborhood Networks center(s) and staff who oversee the daily operations of the centers. By helping residents become self-sufficient, Public Housing Neighborhood Networks centers, like their Multifamily counterparts, are providing an important service to communities around the country.