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Community Economic Development (CED) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Supports projects that assist low-income individuals in becoming self-sufficient through business development and job creation.
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Community Economic Development (CED) | The Administration for Children and Families Click Here to Report Suspected Child Care Fraud Community Economic Development (CED) The Community Economic Development (CED) program is a federal grant program that expands employment for individuals with low income in communities facing persistent poverty and high unemployment by investing in community development corporations (CDCs) that create and expand businesses and job opportunities.
Jobs created with CED funds provide living wages, paid leave, fringe benefits, and opportunities for career growth. In addition, employees are also connected to critical support services to remove barriers to long-term employment and economic mobility. And 75% of all of the jobs created with CED funds are filled by individuals with low income.
CED provides funding to private, non-profit CDCs, including faith-based organizations and Tribal and Alaskan Native organizations. For every $1 of CED funding that is used on a project, more than $6 from other sources is invested back into low-income communities. View all CED Voices from the Field videos .
The CED program does not provide direct grants to individuals; CED does not charge a fee for receiving a grant. If you receive a message offering you a CED grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477. For more information, please visit the Grant Fraud and Scams site.
Fiscal Year 2025 Community Economic Development Awards In Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), the Office of Community Services (OCS) awarded $18. 57 million in CED funding to 24 new CED projects . CED projects support business development and create jobs in communities across the Nation through well planned and financially viable economic development projects.
Refer to Community Economic Development Grants Awarded in FY25 to learn more about the purposes and goals of the new grants or download this PDF (PDF). CED Grant Recipient Toolkit The CED Recipient Toolkit is a one-stop shop for grant recipients to find all the information you will need to successfully manage your grant and create impactful job creation.
Each section contains program information, tools, and resources for grant recipients to refer to throughout the life of your CED grant. Want to Learn More About Active CED Projects? Check out the active CED project locations in your area.
Learn more about projects focused on CED initiatives: Learn about the CED program's purpose, requirements, and highlights. Grant Recipient Resources The CED Grant Recipient Toolkit is a one-stop shop for CED grant recipients to find all the information you will need to successfully manage your grant and create impactful job creation.
Each section contains program information, tools, and resources for grant recipients to refer to throughout the life of your CED grant.
Getting Started with Your CED Grant Working with ACF and HHS Offices Systems for Grant Management and Reporting Data Collection & Performance Progress Report Managing Grant Administration Activities Supporting Businesses, Employees, and Community Development Grant Recipient Spotlights The CED grant recipient spotlights highlight the positive impact CED projects have made to revitalize their communities through job and business creation for individuals with low income.
CED project success stories More grant recipient videos Read key policies and guidance for the CED program. The annual CED Report to Congress provides a summary of grant activities and accomplishments in the past fiscal year.
FY 2023 CED and RCD Report to Congress (PDF) FY 2022 CED and RCD Report to Congress (PDF) FY 2021 CED and RCD Report to Congress (PDF) FY 2020 CED and RCD Report to Congress (PDF) FY 2019 CED and RCD Report to Congress (PDF) FY 2018 CED and RCD Report to Congress (PDF) FY 2017 CED and RCD Report to Congress (PDF) FY 2016 CED and RCD Report to Congress FY 2015 CED and RCD Report to Congress FY 2014 CED and RCD Report to Congress Read the Legislative Authority for the CED program.
CED and RCD Laws and Regulations Learn how Community Economic Development Grants Support Energy Communities (PDF) along with: Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad Patrice West, Program Operations Branch Chief
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $800,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 8, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Economic Development (CED) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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