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The Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services is awarding approximately 18.57 million dollars in Community Economic Development discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations. This initiative aims to create high-quality, permanent full-time employment for low-income individuals in urban and rural areas characterized by persistent poverty and high unemployment. Individual awards range from 100,000 to 800,000 dollars. Eligible projects may include construction or non-construction activities, such as providing start-up capital, loans, equity investments, or building renovations. To ensure impact, at least 75 percent of new positions must be filled by eligible low-income individuals, and non-construction projects must create a minimum number of jobs based on a ratio of one job per 27,000 dollars in federal funding. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and provide comprehensive documentation, including market research, financial statements, and evidence of site control. The evaluation process involves an initial responsiveness review followed by a merit review scored out of 115 points, focusing on project approach, community revitalization, and business viability. Preference is given to organizations serving underserved populations and those aligned with agency priorities. The application deadline is September 8, 2026, with submissions required via Grants.gov. Final awards are subject to a risk review to ensure the proper management of federal funds and compliance with federal regulations.

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OCS allocates $18.57M to CDCs for job creation, innovation, and low-income community revitalization.

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Children And Families - Ocs
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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. 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 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 one year after the project period. CED projects can be non-construction or construction projects. In states with current projects, OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas.

Furthermore, OCS encourages potential applicants to explore how proposed projects can be aligned and/or integrated with other OCS-funded programs and priorities to more comprehensively address the needs of rural and urban communities with high rates of poverty, unemployment, and substance-use disorder, as well as communities experiencing persistent poverty, as identified by US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.

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