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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's projects create employment opportunities that lead to increased self-sufficiency for low-income individuals.
These CDCs use CED funds to create or expand business that will create full-time positions for low-income individuals.
CED awards funds to: Private, non-profit organizations that are community development corporations (CDCs) including faith-based organizations, and Tribal and Alaskan Native organizations.
These CDCs use CED funds to create or expand business that will create full-time positions for low-income individuals.
CED funds are not awarded directly to individuals.
To find a CED grantee in your area, please visit a complete listing of all active CED projects here.