Match Grant

Considered a “welfare alternative” program, Match Grant assists eligible families and individuals in attaining self-sufficiency through employment during their first 6 months in Indianapolis. Clients enrolled in Match Grant receive cash assistance and housing benefits for 3 to 4 months. In addition, clients attend English classes, cultural orientation, and employment training to assist them in becoming self-sufficient. While on MG, clients are not allowed to receive public cash assistance from welfare.

Each year, CWS and EMM allocate to Exodus a certain number of Match Grant enrollment “slots.” These slots are limited every year and never equal the number of eligible clients. Therefore, Exodus provides another program funded by the State of Indiana to assist clients in achieving employment. Exodus is required to raise a cash and in-kind “match” for this program. Monetary and in-kind donations are crucial to the success of these essential self-sufficiency services.

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