The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) is offering the Community Economic Development (CED) grant. This grant is for Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to fund well-planned, financially viable projects. Approximately $15.2 million is available to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The CED program aims to decrease dependency on federal programs, combat chronic unemployment, and reduce community deterioration in urban and rural areas. Grantees are expected to actively recruit low-income individuals for new positions, support their sustained employment, and ensure business viability for at least one year. Projects can be non-construction or construction, targeting rural and underserved communities.
Opportunity ID: 349897
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OCS-EE-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Economic Development Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.570 — Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on 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) 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | This announcement is modified. Under section “Step 4 – Criteria: Bonus Points – Project located in a geographically underserved community,” both the state of Mississippi and Idaho were listed in error as not having an active CED job creation project. After further review, it is acknowledged that the states of Mississippi and Idaho have an active CED project located in those states; therefore, those states are removed from the bonus points list. Applicants who submit applications from those states will not be considered for the additional points based on “State or territory without an active CED grant.” However, they can be considered for bonus points under being persistent poverty county or Native American community. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) will solicit applications to award approximately $15.2 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary award funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. 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 income 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 award project period. CED 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 those jobs are temporary in nature. OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas in states with current projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chanel Jackson
Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov Email:Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This announcement is modified. Under section “Step 4 – Criteria: Bonus Points – Project located in a geographically underserved community,” both the state of Mississippi and Idaho were listed in error as not having an active CED job creation project. After further review, it is acknowledged that the states of Mississippi and Idaho have an active CED project located in those states, therefore, those states are removed from the bonus points list. Applicants who submit applications from those states will not be considered for the additional points based on “State or territory without an active CED grant.” However, they can be considered for bonus points under being persistent poverty county or Native American community. | May 30, 2024 | |
| This announcement is modified. Under section “Step 4 – Criteria: Bonus Points – Project located in a geographically underserved community,” both the state of Mississippi and Idaho were listed in error as not having an active CED job creation project. After further review, it is acknowledged that the states of Mississippi and Idaho have an active CED project located in those states, therefore, those states are removed from the bonus points list. Applicants who submit applications from those states will not be considered for the additional points based on “State or territory without an active CED grant.” However, they can be considered for bonus points under being persistent poverty county or Native American community. | May 02, 2024 | |
| May 02, 2024 | ||
| Aug 17, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OCS-EE-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Economic Development Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.570 — Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on 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) 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | This announcement is modified. Under section “Step 4 – Criteria: Bonus Points – Project located in a geographically underserved community,” both the state of Mississippi and Idaho were listed in error as not having an active CED job creation project. After further review, it is acknowledged that the states of Mississippi and Idaho have an active CED project located in those states; therefore, those states are removed from the bonus points list. Applicants who submit applications from those states will not be considered for the additional points based on “State or territory without an active CED grant.” However, they can be considered for bonus points under being persistent poverty county or Native American community. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) will solicit applications to award approximately $15.2 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary award funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. 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 income 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 award project period. CED 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 those jobs are temporary in nature. OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas in states with current projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chanel Jackson
Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov Email:Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OCS-EE-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Economic Development Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.570 — Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on 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) 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | This announcement is modified. Under section “Step 4 – Criteria: Bonus Points – Project located in a geographically underserved community,” both the state of Mississippi and Idaho were listed in error as not having an active CED job creation project. After further review, it is acknowledged that the states of Mississippi and Idaho have an active CED project located in those states; therefore, those states are removed from the bonus points list. Applicants who submit applications from those states will not be considered for the additional points based on “State or territory without an active CED grant.” However, they can be considered for bonus points under being persistent poverty county or Native American community. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) will solicit applications to award approximately $15.2 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary award funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. 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 income 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 award project period. CED 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 those jobs are temporary in nature. OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas in states with current projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chanel Jackson
Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov Email:Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OCS-EE-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Economic Development Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.570 — Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on 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) 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) will solicit applications to award approximately $15.2 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary award funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. 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 income 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 award project period. CED 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 those jobs are temporary in nature. OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas in states with current projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chanel Jackson
Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov Email:Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OCS-EE-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Economic Development Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.570 — Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | Jul 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on 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) 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) will solicit applications to award approximately $12.3 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary award funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. 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 income 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 award project period. CED 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 those jobs are temporary in nature. OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas in states with current projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Email:Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 349897 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> HHS_2024_ACF_OCS_EE_1965.pdf
Folder 349897 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> hhs-2024-acf-ocs-ee-1965rev3.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Chanel Jackson Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov Email: Chanel.Jackson@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.570 | HHS-2024-ACF-OCS-EE-1965 | Community Economic Development Projects | PKG00286211 | Jun 03, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349897 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349897 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
349897 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349897 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349897 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349897 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349897 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349897 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
349897 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
349897 SF424D-1.1.pdf
349897 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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