EDA provides strategic investments that foster job creation and attract private investment to support development in economically distressed areas of the United States.
Under this FFO, EDA solicits applications from both rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction,
credit:
non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDAs Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs.
Grants made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets to support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:EDA's website
Additional Information of Eligibility:Pursuant to EDAs authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance include a(n): (i) District Organization; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C.
§ 3122) and 13 C.F.R.
§ 300.3.
EDA is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business.
Such requests may be referred to State or local agencies, or to non-profit economic development organizations serving the region in which the project will be located.
Full Opportunity Web Address:Contact: Agency Email Description: Agency Email: carl.hebron@science.doe.gov
Date Posted: 2012-11-26
Application Due Date: 2013-02-05
Archive Date: 2014-03-31