Community Economic Development Projects
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services is offering Community Economic Development grants to Community Development Corporations to support job creation and business development for people with low incomes. The program funds well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects, including both construction and non-construction efforts, that recruit low-income individuals into the new jobs and help sustain the businesses and jobs for at least one year after the project period. Eligible applicants must be private nonprofit CDCs with 501(c)(3) status, a principal purpose tied to low-income housing or community economic development, and a board that includes community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders; no match is required. The opportunity lists approximately $17.5 million in total funding, with awards from $100,000 to $800,000, about 21 awards expected, and electronically submitted applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on July 17, 2026, with Olivia Barfield as the listed contact.
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible for the CED program, an applicant must meet three conditions:1. Applicant must be a private, non-profit CDC with 501(c)(3) status;2. Applicant must have articles of incorporation or bylaws demonstrating that the CDC has, as a principal purpose, the planning, developing, or managing of low-income housing or community economic development activities; and3. The Board of Directors must have representation from each of the following: community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.Note: The CDC designation does not need to be specified on any official documents as long as the three requirements stated above are met. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships), federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.
Grant Documents
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