| |
| | DOC Faith-Based and Community Initiatives |
 | | The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Department of Commerce will work to improve the ability of faith-based and community organizations to fully participate in federal programs, while upholding the department's mission of creating the conditions for economic growth and opportunity by promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and stewardship in the social service sector. |
 | | The Department of Commerce has a long history of providing grants to faith-based and community organizations that give assistance to distressed communities and minority business. |
 | | For example, in 2002, the Economic Development Administration (E.D.A) awarded $50,000 to the African American Ministries in Pennsylvania, to develop ways to increase the volume and effectiveness of job training, new building initiatives, business incubation, the use of credit unions, investment clubs, and commercial ventures. |
| www.osec.doc.gov /fbci (315 words) |
|