Economic Services Grants

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 522 active economic services grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 14 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 239 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Grants tracked: 522; from 416 funders
Median award: $50K; middle half $15K–$250K
Total listed funding: $118.2M; across 239 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 26; 31 with a published date

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ACE Loan Program (Accelerating Community Excellence Loan Program) Latino Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation's (MCEDC) Accelerating Community Excellence (ACE) Loan Program serves small businesses in the region.	Not published	Varies
Austin FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance Department of Commerce · Federal Not published · Up to $300K UPDATED NOTICE - PLEASE READ: April 6, 2023 EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE).	Not published	Up to $300K
Economic Catalyst Grant Program The Golden Leaf Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $500,000 The Economic Catalyst Grant Program, administered by The Golden LEAF Foundation, supports economic development projects aimed at job creation in tobacco-dependent and economically distressed areas.	Not published	Up to US $500,000
Urban Act Grant Program (CT) Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Urban Act Grant Program in Connecticut provides financial assistance to municipalities identified as economically distressed or public investment communities.	Not published	Varies
WHDC Community Benefits Grant Awards West Harlem Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The WHDC Community Benefits Grant Awards aim to enhance the quality of life in West Harlem by funding projects that meet essential community needs.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Bucks County Foundation: Impact Bucks Grant Bucks County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Bucks County Foundation's Impact Bucks Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by supporting nonprofits focused on improving economic self-sufficiency for socially and economically disadvantaged populations.	Not published	Up to $75K
North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship Grant Nexus Community Partners · Foundation Not published · $1K The North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship aims to empower Black-led cooperatives by reconnecting them with their historical roots in cooperative economics.	Not published	$1K
ARISE Grants Appalachian Regional Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $10M The ARISE Grants, offered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, aim to drive regional economic transformation across 13 Appalachian states.	Not published	Up to $10M
Venture Impact Awards Hellenic Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
$1 for $1 Savings Match Program Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Matching 1:1 savings deposits A financial literacy and savings-building program that provides a $1 for $1 match on employee savings deposits through a user-friendly mobile app.	Not published	Matching 1:1 savings deposits
LHGM Community Support Grant Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The LHGM Community Support Grant, provided by the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, focuses on enriching communities through support for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $50K
South Dakota State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant South Dakota Trade Association · Foundation Rolling · Up to 75% reimbursement of eligible expenses South Dakota Trade is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit association that navigates international trade for South Dakota.	Rolling	Up to 75% reimbursement of eligible expenses
WCA Foundation- Project Investment Grant The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The WCA Foundation Grant empowers local women in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area by funding initiatives that address the urgent needs of women, including health, economic stability, shelter, and safety.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Gebbie Foundation Grant Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1M The Gebbie Foundation Grant aims to revitalize downtown Jamestown through strategic economic development initiatives, guided by the Jamestown Urban Design Plan.	Not published	$500 – $1M
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Community Grants & Giving Onpoint Community Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K OnPoint Community Credit Union offers community grants aimed at supporting organizations aligned with their focus areas of Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality.	Not published	$3K – $25K
CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant aims to empower women and girls in South Central New York by supporting innovative projects that promote economic self-sufficiency, mental health, and personal safety.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Pathways for Single Moms Program The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Pathways for Single Moms is a program offered by WFSA, mentioned in the main navigation.	Not published	Varies
Community & Economic Prosperity Grants James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If you have an idea for a grant request that you would like the foundation to consider, the first step is to submit a concept paper through our online portal.	Not published	Varies
Equinox Foundation Grant Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Equinox Foundation, in collaboration with Innovia Foundation, offers grants to benefit the communities of Bonner and Boundary counties in North Idaho.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Area Development Grant Program Appalachian Regional Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Area Development Grant Program, managed by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), supports economic growth in Appalachia through investments in critical infrastructure and workforce development.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Investment Grant (WI) Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Community Development Investment Grant in Wisconsin aims to enhance economic well-being through strategic investments in urban, small city, and rural redevelopment projects.	Not published	Up to $250K
Women's Economic Security Grant Program New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K	Not published	$5K – $10K
Rural Partnerships Program Grant Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The Rural Partnerships Program Grant, offered by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to foster resilient rural communities in Maine through collaborative infrastructure and partnerships.	Not published	$10K – $200K
ProPhilanthropy Fund Advancing Compassion Project · Foundation Rolling · Varies Advancing Compassion Project's microfinance support program for projects that are proactively and efficiently promoting individual and community development.	Rolling	Varies

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About economic services grants

Economic services grants support programs that build financial stability for low-income individuals and families, including workforce development, financial coaching, asset-building, and emergency assistance. The Community Services Block Grant, administered by HHS's Office of Community Services, funds income and asset-building services through local Community Action Agencies. HUD's Community Development Block Grant also funds micro-enterprise and economic-opportunity activities, and foundations back economic-mobility initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do economic services grants award?

Of the 522 economic services grants Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 239 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $250K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most economic services grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (7), Department of Commerce (6), Economic Development Council of Mason County (6), The Golden Leaf Inc (5), and Commerce And Econ Opp (4). In all, 416 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are economic services grants due?

Of 522 grants listed, 26 accept applications on a rolling basis, 31 have a published upcoming deadline, 75 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 390 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 55% fall in October–December.

What economic services grants are available?

Funding supports employment and job-training programs, financial education and coaching, asset- and income-building services, micro-enterprise development, and emergency financial assistance. The Community Services Block Grant funds income and asset-building work, while the Community Development Block Grant supports business and micro-enterprise assistance. Foundations and corporate funders also invest in economic-mobility programs.

Who funds economic services and economic mobility programs?

Federal funding comes largely through HHS's Community Services Block Grant and HUD's Community Development Block Grant, both of which reach nonprofits through states and local governments. The U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund supports lending and asset-building in underserved areas, and private funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation invest in increasing economic opportunity. State workforce and human-services agencies fund job-training programs.

Are there grants for workforce and job-training programs?

Yes. Workforce development is funded through several channels, including state workforce agencies, Community Services Block Grant employment services, and dedicated federal labor programs. Many nonprofits partner with local workforce boards or Community Action Agencies to access these funds. Strong applications typically show measurable employment outcomes and partnerships with employers.

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