The Administration for Children and Families is seeking applications for its Community Economic Development Planning Grants.
Donor Name: Administration for Children and Families
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This program provides funding to stimulate new Community Economic Development (CED) project development through administrative capacity building. OCS will make awards to up to 10 Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to plan and develop CED projects in underserved communities.
CED Planning grants direct resources to persistent high-poverty areas with struggling economies that have been unable to put forth a viable CED project in the past. The goal is to provide CDCs with financial assistance for administrative capacity building.
Funding Information
- Estimated total program funding: $1.5 million
- Minimum award amount (award floor): $75,000
- Maximum award amount (award ceiling): $150,000
Project Period
24-month period of performance with one 24-month budget period.
Eligibility Criteria
Entities that meet all three of the following criteria may apply:
- Private, nonprofit CDC with 501(c)(3) status.
- Articles of incorporation or bylaws demonstrate that the CDC has a principal purpose of planning, developing, or managing low-income housing or CED activities.
- The CDC’s Board of Directors has representation from each of the following: community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.
- Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity
Individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities may not apply.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.