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CED Grantee Toolkit

Audience:
Community Economic Development (CED)
Category:
Tools, Current grantees

CED Grantee Toolkit

The Office of Community Services (OCS) is excited to work with you to create sustainable employment and business opportunities for individuals with low income and to improve the quality of life in your community. 

About the CED Grantee Toolkit

The CED Grantee Toolkit is a one-stop shop for CED grantees to find all the information you will need to successfully manage your grant and create impactful job creation. The materials are divided into sections. Review each section thoroughly, and be sure to refer back to the resources as you need to throughout the life of your CED grant.

Getting Started with Your CED Grant

Three runners at start

After reviewing this section, you will be able to:

  • View your Notice of Grant Award (NGA)
  • Understand CED program objectives and requirements
  • Understand Federal requirements for your grant
  • Identify which forms must be submitted for your grant
  • Know where to find technical assistance and resources

Working with ACF and HHS Offices

Three people at table

After reviewing this section, you will be able to:

  • Identify the 3 primary ACF and HHS offices you will work with:
    • Office of Community Services (OCS)
    • Office of Grants Management (OGM)
    • Payment Management Services (PMS)
  • Know how to contact theses offices for help on your project

Systems for Grant Administration

People in meeting

After reviewing this section, you will be able to:

  • Access and use the 3 systems for grant administration:
    • GrantSolutions
    • On-line Data Collection System (OLDC)
    • Payment Management System (PMS)

Data Collection & Performance Progress Report (PPR)

People looking at data

After reviewing this section, you will be able to:

  • Understand the Performance Progress Report (PPR)
    submission process
  • Collect and report data for your grant
  • Access and use the Data Collection Tool
  • Submit PPRs through OLDC

Post-Award Activities

People in meeting

After reviewing this section, you will be able to:

  • Request and benefit from Technical Assistance
  • Ensure a successful monitoring visit

 

About CED
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. Read more about CED.

Additional CED Resources

 

For questions, please contact OCSregistrar@icf.com.

Last Reviewed: May 1, 2020