FY24 congressional community project funding

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) to the Economic And Community Development Institute, Inc. (ECDI), a non-profit community development corporation located in Columbus, Ohio. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support ECDI's efforts to provide comprehensive entrepreneurial and economic development services to underserved populations, with a focus on women-owned, minority-owned, and low-income small businesses. The funding will enable ECDI to deliver critical services including business training, technical assistance, microloans, counseling, and capacity building for entrepreneurs. This grant award is consistent with the Congressional Grants program's objectives of fostering small business growth and addressing economic disparities by targeting underserved entrepreneurial communities.