Community Economic Development Planning Grants
ID: 356063Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$75K - $150K

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/356063
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is forecasting the availability of Community Economic Development Planning Grants aimed at supporting Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in enhancing their administrative capacity to stimulate new economic development projects. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit CDCs with 501(c)(3) status, demonstrating a commitment to low-income housing or community economic development, and must have a Board of Directors that includes community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders. This funding opportunity, with an estimated total of $1.5 million available, will provide awards ranging from $75,000 to $150,000, with approximately 10 grants expected to be awarded. Interested parties should note that applications must be submitted electronically by May 1, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Chanel Jackson at Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov or by phone at 202-969-3633.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chanel Jackson
    (202) 969-3633
    Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov
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