2025 AHEAD Economic Development Grant Program

The AHEAD Economic Development Grant supports innovative initiatives that create new economic opportunity by expanding proven development models or piloting new interventions. Donor Name: FHLBank of San Francisco State: Arizona, California, Nevada County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2025 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) grants to help create a brighter future for low- to moderate-income people, neighborhoods, and communities. AHEAD funding can help low- to moderate-income communities by: Creating or preserving jobs Delivering job training or education programs Supporting small business, microlending, and microenterprise incubation for low-income entrepreneurs Addressing the special economic development needs of at-risk youth, veterans, persons with disabilities, the formerly incarcerated, and tribal communities, among others. Grant Period The AHEAD compliance period is 18 months from the time of award in early September. Eligibility Criteria  AHEAD grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribal associations engaged in economic development activities to meet a range of local needs in Arizona, California, and Nevada. For more information, visit FHLBank of San Francisco.