Communities First Inc.
Flint, MI
- UEI
- LXNBJBMB8QU9
- CAGE
- 6DKD3
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1112 W Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507, USA
- Website
- communitiesfirstinc.org
- Founded
- 2010
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not on record | B-22-CB-MD-0001 | $60,000 | |
| Not on record | M24-UC260205 | $1,400,000 | |
| Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity | 24AFCMI001 | $269,999 | |
| Not on record | B-20-CB-NY-0001 | $50,000 | |
| Not on record | B-22-MC-26-0018 | $95,233 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Communities First Inc. is a minority-owned, non-profit community development corporation based in Flint, Michigan, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2011. The organization focuses on supporting small businesses, economic development, and affordable housing initiatives in the Flint community. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, Communities First Inc. has positioned itself as a key partner in local community revitalization efforts, leveraging federal grant funding to support entrepreneurship, workforce development, and housing improvement projects.
The organization has received federal grants from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Small Business Administration and various grant management offices. Its grant awards have supported diverse projects such as small business development, AmeriCorps program planning, and affordable housing initiatives. Specific grant-funded activities include providing business counseling, technical assistance, workforce training, and community economic development projects. Communities First Inc. has collaborated with multiple prime grantees and partners, including the County of Genesee, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Enterprise Community Partners, and the City of Flint. Recent grant awards have focused on housing development, such as renovating the Orchard Lane Apartments, constructing new affordable housing units, and supporting predevelopment efforts for mixed-income rental developments. The organization has also received capacity-building grants to strengthen its housing development capabilities and expand its community impact through strategic housing and economic development projects.
Quick answers
Is Communities First Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Communities First Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 16, 2027.
What is Communities First Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Communities First Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is FY24 congressional community project funding- communities first, INC (SBAHQ24I0114), from Office of the Chief Operating Officer, on September 1, 2024.
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