Community Economic Development (CED)

Current as of:

Logo for the Community Economic Development Program

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-incomes.

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.

Twitter Icon

@OCS_ACFgov

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 site.

Become a CED Grant Recipient

Interested in becoming a CED grant recipient? Visit Information for Prospective Applicants to learn more about the CED application process.

Learn about CED project success stories and the impact your organization could have as a CED grant recipient.

 

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: