Community Economic Development Projects
ID: 355604Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OCS (HHS-ACF-OCS)

Award Range

$100K - $800K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through its Office of Community Services (OCS), is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Community Economic Development Projects," aimed at providing approximately $15.2 million in discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC). Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit CDCs with 501(c)(3) status, focused on low-income housing or community economic development, and must demonstrate community representation on their Board of Directors. This funding is intended to support innovative projects that enhance job creation and business development for low-income individuals, with a focus on sustainability and long-term viability of created jobs. Interested organizations can find more information and apply by contacting Chanel Jackson at Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov, with applications due by May 1, 2025, and awards expected to be announced by August 29, 2025.

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