Economic Development Grants for Low-income

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 52 Economic Development Grants for Low-income — 20 open right now, across 23 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $149.67M. The next application deadline is June 5, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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52total grants
20open now
23agencies
$10K–$149.67Mfunding range
Jun 5next deadline
CLOSING SOON 4 days left Moderate to apply

Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). FMPP"s purpose is…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.175 ⏰ Jun 5, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 Fiscal Year (FY) Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. RFSP…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.177 ⏰ Jun 5, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from established organizations interested in providing innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical…

🏛 Small Business Administration 📋 CFDA 59.007 ⏰ Jun 15, 2026 💰 $5,000,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program

The purpose of the GusNIP-NI is to fund and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by SNAP participants in all 50…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.331 ⏰ Jun 16, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $15,000,000
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OPEN 22 days left Hard to apply

Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program

The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned…

🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.116 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $1,500,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 29 days left Hard to apply

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program

Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs. 

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.870 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 up to $100,000
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OPEN 29 days left Hard to apply

Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)

Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.870 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 45 days left Hard to apply

TechAccess: AI-Ready America

TechAccess: AI‑Ready America is a national-scale initiative to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption across the U.S. by strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships and resources, filling…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.070 ⏰ Jul 16, 2026 💰 $3,000,000 – $4,000,000
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OPEN 46 days left Hard to apply

Community Economic Development Projects

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…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS 📋 CFDA 93.570 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $800,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program

The program targets housing projects which preserve single-family, owner-occupied housing and encourage neighborhood revitalization. The funds are available to local governments to address housing needs of…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 📋 CFDA 14.228 ⏰ Aug 27, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $800,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program

The program provides federal funding for a variety of community-based projects. Communities in non-metropolitan areas can apply for grant funding to improve public infrastructure and eliminate…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 📋 CFDA 14.228 ⏰ Aug 27, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $1,500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many economic development grants for low-income are available?
Grantoria currently lists 52 economic development grants for low-income, of which 20 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 5, 2026 — about 4 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $10K to $149.67M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse economic development grants for low-income, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Economic Development Grants for Low-income

Community development projects, workforce training initiatives, and small business support services form the core of economic development grants for low-income populations. 5,305 active grants in this category fund these interventions, with the Department of Housing and Urban Development leading as the primary funder. These grants support job creation, skills development, and infrastructure improvements that strengthen economic opportunity in underserved communities.

Award amounts typically range from $150,000 to $1.8 million, with competitive applications dominating the funding model at 64% of grants. Nearly half require cost-sharing partnerships, making local collaboration essential. To refine your search, filter by support type—capacity building and training grants often carry lower administrative burden than program grants.