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Community Economic Development Projects Grant Opportunity

This opportunity from the Office of Community Services (OCS) under the Administration for Children and Families seeks to fund community economic development projects through grants. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Community Services (OCS) - Funding Details: - Approximately $18.57 million in total funding - Expected 21 awards - Individual award amounts range from $100,000 to $800,000 - Eligible Applicants: - Private, nonprofit Community Development Corporations (CDCs) with 501(c)(3) status - CDCs must have a principal purpose of planning, developing, or managing low-income housing or community economic development activities - Project Scope: - Supports projects that create jobs and foster business development for low-income individuals - Both construction and non-construction projects are eligible - Projects encouraged to target rural and underserved areas - Alignment with other OCS-funded programs is encouraged - Unique Requirements: - Projects must ensure business and job viability for at least one year after the project period - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are involved as this is a grant for programmatic activities

Description

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, aiming to decrease dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas. CED projects are expected to recruit individuals with low incomes, assist in maintaining employment, and ensure business viability for at least one year after the project period. Projects can be non-construction or construction and are encouraged to target rural and underserved areas, aligning with other OCS-funded programs to address community needs.

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