Deadline: 24-Apr-23
The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services is soliciting applications for Community Economic Development (CED) Focus on Energy Communities.
The objective of this program is to support businesses that develop new products, services, and commercial activities that result in new positions for individuals with low incomes. 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 1 year after the end of the grant period.
CED-funded projects can be non-construction or construction projects; however, short-term construction jobs associated with preparing for business startup or expansion are not counted when determining the number of jobs created under the CED program as they are designed to be temporary.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $3,200,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 4
- Award Ceiling: $800,000 Per Project Period
- Award Floor: $100,000 Per Project Period
- Average Projected Award Amount: $800,000 Per Project Period
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CED program, an applicant must meet the following three conditions:
- Applicant must be a private, non-profit CDC with 501(c)(3) status;
- Applicant must have articles of incorporation or bylaws demonstrating that the CDC has as a principal purpose, experience in planning, developing, or managing of low-income housing or community development projects; and
- Board of Directors must have representation from each of the following: community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.
- Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337905