Community Economic Development (CED) is a federal grant program funding Community Development Corporations (CDCs) that address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of sustainable business development and employment opportunities. CED awards funds to private, non-profit organizations CDCs, including faith-based organizations and Tribal and Alaskan Native organizations. CED-funded projects create or expand businesses, create new jobs for individuals with low incomes, and leverage funding investments in communities.
To find out more about the impact of the CED program, view the inspirational spoken word poem written for and about CED grantees and their accomplishments in their communities Visit disclaimer page, especially with all of the obstacles the grantees have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CED Supporting Energy Communities
Check out CED Program Supporting Energy Communities to learn how CED funding has been transforming energy communities and transitioning their economies from oil and coal to new markets.
Notice
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 Visit disclaimer page site.
Contact Information
Rafael J. Elizalde, Program Manager
Office of Community Services
Phone: 202-401-5115
OCSgrants@acf.hhs.gov
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To contact the Community Economic Development Program:
Rafael J. Elizalde
Office of Community Services
Phone: 202-401-5115
OCSgrants@acf.hhs.gov
The OGM Grants Management Specialist contact for all CED grants is Mr. Marco Santo. He may be reached at Marco.Santo@acf.hhs.gov.