Community Economic Development Projects
ID: 355604Type: Posted
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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355604

Additional Information

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through its Office of Community Services (OCS), is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Community Economic Development Projects" aimed at enhancing job creation and business development for low-income individuals. Eligible applicants must be private, nonprofit Community Development Corporations (CDCs) with a focus on community development, and they must meet specific criteria regarding their governance and purpose. This program, which has a total funding pool of approximately $15.2 million, will provide grants ranging from $100,000 to $800,000 for projects that can last up to four years, with applications due by September 8, 2025. Interested parties can find more information and submit inquiries to Chanel Jackson at Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    hhs-2025-acf-ocs-ee-0118_rev2.pdf
    The Office of Community Services (OCS) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Community Economic Development (CED) Projects, with applications due by September 8, 2025. This federal grant program, identified as HHS-2025-ACF-OCS-EE-0118, aims to expand employment for low-income individuals in areas with persistent poverty and high unemployment by investing in Community Development Corporations (CDCs) that create and expand businesses and job opportunities. The program emphasizes creating high-quality, permanent, full-time jobs, providing wraparound support services, and promoting community revitalization. Eligible applicants must be private, nonprofit CDCs with a principal purpose of community development and a tripartite board of directors. The funding, totaling $15.2 million for approximately 15 awards, ranges from $100,000 to $800,000 for 3-year non-construction projects or 4-year construction projects. Applicants must demonstrate financial viability, job creation (minimums based on funding and project type), and a commitment to quality jobs and support services. SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations are mandatory for application. Bonus points are awarded for projects supporting domestic energy resources or geographically underserved communities. Costs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities are not allowed.
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