Queens economic development corp - FY23 congressional community project funding

The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) received a $500,000 Project Grant award under the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) to support small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives in Queens County, New York. The funding will provide a range of services and activities, including business consulting, training workshops, neighborhood revitalization projects, and networking events to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners, with a focus on supporting women-owned small businesses.

QEDC, a non-profit community development organization, has a history of successfully administering federal grant awards from the SBA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to deliver entrepreneurial support, economic development, and community-based projects. Through this latest SBA Congressional Grant, QEDC will continue its efforts to foster small business growth and address barriers faced by business owners in the Queens County area.