Community Economic Development Projects
Administration for Children and Families - OCS
About This Grant
<p>The Office of Community Services (OCS) will award approximately $18.57 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. Projects should be well-planned, financially viable, and innovative. CED awards will be made as part of a broader strategy to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas. CED projects are expected to actively recruit individuals with low incomes to fill the positions created by CED-funded development activities, to assist those individuals in successfully maintaining employment, and to ensure that the businesses and jobs created remain viable for at least one year after the project period. CED projects can be non-construction or construction projects. In states with current projects, OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas.<br><br>Furthermore, OCS encourages potential applicants to explore how proposed projects can be aligned and/or integrated with other OCS-funded programs and priorities to more comprehensively address the needs of rural and urban communities with high rates of poverty, unemployment, and substance-use disorder, as well as communities experiencing persistent poverty, as identified by US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.</p>
Grant Summary
Community Economic Development Projects is a Administration for Children and Families - OCS grant providing $100K to $800K for nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-07-17 (closing in 28 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- 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.
How to Apply
$100K–$800K
2026-07-17
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Community Economic Development Projects from Administration for Children and Families - OCS, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children and Families - OCS before the deadline.
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Community Economic Development Projects: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Community Economic Development Projects?
Community Economic Development Projects is offered by Administration for Children and Families - OCS and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Community Economic Development Projects provide?
Community Economic Development Projects provides between $100K and $800K per award from Administration for Children and Families - OCS. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Community Economic Development Projects deadline?
Applications for Community Economic Development Projects are due 2026-07-17 (closing in 28 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Children and Families - OCS, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Community Economic Development Projects?
To apply for Community Economic Development Projects, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Children and Families - OCS.
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