A FEDERAL GRANT HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. THE 69-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT IS EXPECTED TO BE USED TO HELP FUND CASE WORKERS AND PROGRAMS, THAT HELP RESIDENTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRESS BEYOND THE NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAMS AIM TO CONNECT THOSE IN PUBLIC HOUSING WITH JOB TRAINING, LITERACY SERVICES, AND OTHER AID. THE FUNDS WERE GIVEN THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.