Community Economic Development Projects
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.
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) 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 to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.