U.S. Department of Commerce
19 federal programs administered by U.S. Department of Commerce, sourced directly from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
Economic development, trade, broadband, and technology programs for communities and businesses.
Portfolio overview. U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) currently administers 19 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. The portfolio concentrates in Business & Economic Development (19 programs). Each listing on this page links through to the full CFDA program detail — funding range, eligibility categories, current funding opportunities on Grants.gov, and the authorizing legislation.
Funding scale. SAM.gov publishes funding range data for 19 of 19 DOC programs. The largest award ceiling in this portfolio is $200.0 million, and the median listed ceiling is $5.0 million. Assistance Listings funding ranges represent the envelope across all awards, not the amount any single applicant can expect — individual awards depend on appropriations, the scope of the proposed project, and the evaluation score. Always cross-check against the current NOFO for the figure that matters to your application.
Who applies. Across the 19 DOC programs, the most frequently listed eligibility categories are nonprofit (13 programs), state local gov (10 programs), for profit small business (5 programs). Every applicant, regardless of entity type, must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) before submitting on Grants.gov. Nonprofits need current IRS 501(c)(3) determination; state and local governments typically need a designated authorizing official; tribal organizations apply under set-aside provisions; educational institutions frequently need institutional pre-award offices to handle the submission. First-time applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for SAM.gov registration to validate before a deadline.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance — CFDA) U.S. Department of Commerce federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.
Grant Programs (19)
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
Grants to expand broadband access and adoption in unserved and underserved areas.
Up to $100M
Capital Magnet Fund
Competitive grants and loans to CDFIs and nonprofits to attract private capital to affordable housing.
Up to $15M
Community Economic Adjustment Assistance
Grants for communities impacted by base realignments and closures to develop economic revitalization plans.
Up to $5M
Distressed Areas Program
Regional economic development grants for distressed communities experiencing significant economic dislocation.
Up to $20M
Economic Adjustment Assistance
Grants to help communities experiencing severe economic distress adjust to economic changes.
Up to $5M
Economic Adjustment for Coal Communities
Economic development support for coal-impacted communities transitioning to diversified economies.
Up to $5M
Economic Development Assistance Programs
Comprehensive economic development grants for planning, public works, and technical assistance in distressed areas.
Up to $5M
Economic Development Technical Assistance Program
Technical assistance grants for economic development planning and implementation in distressed areas.
Up to $1M
Economic Development — Technical Assistance
Planning and technical assistance for university centers supporting economic development in distressed areas.
Up to $500K
Financial Assistance to Fisheries Affected by Disasters
Direct financial assistance to fishermen and fishing communities affected by fishing disasters.
Up to $200K
Global Connect Initiative
Technical assistance and grants to help U.S. businesses expand globally and access international markets.
Up to $500K
Investments for Public Works and Economic Development
Public works grants to help distressed communities build infrastructure and create jobs.
Up to $10M
Minority Business Development
Business development services for minority-owned businesses through the Minority Business Development Agency.
Up to $2M
Minority Serving Institutions Digital and Technology Opportunity Program
Grants to MSIs to increase access to technology education and prepare students for technology careers.
Up to $3M
Native American CDFI Assistance Program
Financial and technical assistance to Native CDFIs to build capacity for serving Native communities.
Up to $2M
New Markets Tax Credit Program
Tax credits to attract private investment into low-income communities through CDFIs and community development entities.
Up to $50M
Recompete Pilot Program
Grants to distressed communities to create good jobs and equitable economic development through local strategies.
Up to $200M
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Grants to increase export of products and services by small businesses through state-level trade programs.
Up to $2M
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms
Technical assistance to manufacturers injured by import competition to help them improve competitiveness.
Up to $150K
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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