WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to offer $85 million in federal grants meant to improve job opportunities for youth in communities affected by gun violence and crime.
It's part of an administration effort to address not just the immediate needs of communities following acts of violence, but also to promote longer-term recovery and resilience.
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was expected to speak about the grants on Wednesday.
President Joe Biden has called gun violence “the ultimate superstorm,” affecting not just victims but the everyday lives of community members. His administration says the response should better resemble how the government acts after natural disasters.
The grants will be open to nonprofits, governments and civic leaders to fund education, skills training and paid work experience. The money is being made available through the Labor Department’s employment and training administration.