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Applications Due
Ongoing for applications submitted under the Readiness and Implementation Paths
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
- Readiness Path: $250,000 to $500,000
- Implementation Path: $2 million to $20 million for construction projects and $100,000 to $5 million for non-construction projects
- Industry Transformation Path: $20 million to $50 million
Typically, EDA will fund up to 80% of project costs (up to 100% for Tribal and severely distressed applicants)
Eligibility
Eligible applicants district organizations of an Economic Development District (EDD), Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, public or private nonprofits working with local governments, economic development organizations, and public-private partnerships for public infrastructure. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.
Typically, EDA will fund up to 80% of project costs (up to 100% for Tribal and severely distressed applicants).
Projects must be located in, primarily serve, or demonstrably benefit one or more communities in areas that received a major disaster designation occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Check eligibility here: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations.
Eligible Activities
- Readiness Path: Capacity building and strategic planning projects that set the stage for future investment.
- Implementation Path: Standalone construction and non-construction projects that help communities recover from natural disasters and advance recovery and growth.
- Industry Transformation Path: Coalition-led, multi-project portfolios that transform regional economies through targeted industry development.
Duration
Notable Requirements
EDA generally expects to fund up to 80% of project costs. EDA may fund up to 100% for Tribal applicants and severely distressed applicants. Coalitions applying for the Industry Transformation grants may distribute match requirements across components.
Preferences
Each application will receive an initial technical review to confirm eligibility, completeness, and responsiveness. All complete applications will be evaluated by periodic Investment Review Committee (IRC) panels consisting of at least three federal employees. See solicitation pp. 37-42 for specific evaluation criteria by project path.
How to Apply
Applications will only be accepted electronically through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) at https://sfgrants.eda.gov/s/. See the full NOFO for limited exceptions.