Community Economic Development Projects

Administration for Children and Families - OCS

Published: Aug 10, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the finance and banking, social protection and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Poverty Reduction. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 100,000 – USD 800,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 8, 2026.

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Description

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. Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OCS CFDA: 93.570 Eligible Applicants: To be eligible for the CED program, an applicant must meet three conditions:1. Applicant must be a private, non-profit CDC with 501(c)(3) status;2. Applicant must have articles of incorporation or bylaws demonstrating that the CDC has, as a principal purpose, the planning, developing, or managing of low-income housing or community economic development activities; and3. The Board of Directors must have representation from each of the following: community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.Note: The CDC designation does not need to be specified on any official documents as long as the three requirements stated above are met. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships), federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity. Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Cost Sharing: No More Info: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced — https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/ced Contact: Administration for Children and Families - OCS Email: OCSRegistrar@icf.com

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Administration for Children and Families - OCS

Administration for Children and Families - OCS has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Social Protection & Welfare, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $100,000 - $800,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 8, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Administration for Children and Families - OCS in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.