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Find similar grantsLocal Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) Grant is sponsored by New Mexico Economic Development Department. Supports mission-aligned projects with measurable outcomes that stimulate economic development and produce public benefits, such as expanding the tax base and creating quality economic-based jobs.
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Local Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) Local Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) LEADS is a funding program for economic development projects that deliver sustainable outcomes. It evolved from the Certified Communities Initiative (CCI) in fiscal year 2016.
The goal of LEADS is to create jobs through recruitment, retention/expansion, and startup activities, develop the tax base, and incentivize business development. LEADS applications are evaluated based on these objectives. Contact your regional rep to get started!
View the FY27 webinar slides Watch the FY27 webinar recording Check out the FY25 awardees Check out the FY26 awardees Projects are awarded $5,000 to $25,000 per year through a cost-reimbursement contract. EDD reimburses the applicant for work performed and costs incurred, up to the awarded amount. Reimbursement occurs after project completion and submission of a project report.
Are involved in an economic development effort with both public and private participation, demonstrating the ability to drive economic growth. Have an up-to-date community economic development plan and a marketing plan supporting business development and job growth.
Have passed the Local Economic Development Act in their region and, ideally, a Local Option Gross Receipts Tax for economic development, or other economic development financing tools in their service area. Must achieve specific economic development goals, such as job creation, tax base expansion, and/or business development, with measurable outcomes. Must align with the community’s adopted economic development plan.
Should have a clear start and end date. Must include an appropriate budget and timeline. The LEADS Program is administered by the Community, Business and Rural Development Team (aka Regional Reps) .
Team members work with communities to identify projects and prepare the LEADS application. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments and economic development organizations in New Mexico undertaking projects with a clear public purpose and economic benefit. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Local Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) Grant is funded by New Mexico Economic Development Department. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Mexico. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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