Deadline: 24 July 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families is seeking applications for its program entitled “Community Economic Development Projects”.
The CED program provides funding for projects aimed at business development opportunities and creating employment for individuals with low incomes located in geographic areas with a demonstrated need for the proposed project.
The CED program is built on the premise that nonprofit CDCs know their communities and is poised to efficiently and effectively create new community economic development projects in their communities. The objective of the program is to support businesses that develop new products, services, and commercial activities that result in new positions for individuals with low incomes. These positions should:
- Be ready to implement at the time of award;
- Lead to increased self-sufficiency for individuals and families with low income;
- Create businesses and jobs in low-income communities that improve the livelihood of not only those who obtain those jobs but the community itself; and
- Attract additional public and private funds to increase investment and quality of life in low-income communities.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $17,200,000
- Award Ceiling: $800,000
- Award Floor: $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a private, nonprofit CDC with 501(c)(3);
- 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;
- The Board of Directors must have 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 to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.