Opportunity ID: 347492

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EDA-B2S-2023
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2023 Build to Scale Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Economic Development
Technology-Based Economic Development
Expected Number of Awards: 65
Assistance Listings: 11.024 — BUILD TO SCALE
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jun 01, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public-private partnership, Science or research park, Federal laboratory, Venture development organization, Economic development organization or similar entity that is focused primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, or entrepreneurship, Consortium of any of the aforementioned entities 

Additional Information

Agency Name: Economic Development Administration
Description:

EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is committed to furthering tech-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high-skill and high-wage job growth, create economic opportunity, and support the future of the next generation of industry leading companies. Funding is available for organizations that aid companies in developing the next generation of technologies. Under the Build to Scale Program, EDA is soliciting applications for two competitions:  

  • 2023 Venture Challenge; and 
  • 2023 Capital Challenge.

EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE). EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a single platform with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle. 

Starting April 6, 2023, applications will no longer be accepted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE (sfgrants@eda.gov). To apply for the FY2023 STEM Talent Challenge NOFO, please access the NOFO here to apply. More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO. 

Link to Additional Information: https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/build-to-scale?q=/oie/buildtoscale/
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

oie@eda.gov
Email:oie@eda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Jun 01, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EDA-B2S-2023
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2023 Build to Scale Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Economic Development
Technology-Based Economic Development
Expected Number of Awards: 65
Assistance Listings: 11.024 — BUILD TO SCALE
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jun 01, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public-private partnership, Science or research park, Federal laboratory, Venture development organization, Economic development organization or similar entity that is focused primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, or entrepreneurship, Consortium of any of the aforementioned entities 

Additional Information

Agency Name: Economic Development Administration
Description:

EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is committed to furthering tech-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high-skill and high-wage job growth, create economic opportunity, and support the future of the next generation of industry leading companies. Funding is available for organizations that aid companies in developing the next generation of technologies. Under the Build to Scale Program, EDA is soliciting applications for two competitions:  

  • 2023 Venture Challenge; and 
  • 2023 Capital Challenge.

EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE). EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a single platform with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle. 

Starting April 6, 2023, applications will no longer be accepted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE (sfgrants@eda.gov). To apply for the FY2023 STEM Talent Challenge NOFO, please access the NOFO here to apply. More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO. 

Link to Additional Information: https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/build-to-scale?q=/oie/buildtoscale/
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

oie@eda.gov
Email:oie@eda.gov

Folder 347492 Full Announcement-B2S NOFO and Forms -> Project Area and FIPS Template.pdf

Folder 347492 Full Announcement-B2S NOFO and Forms -> SFLLL-Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.pdf

Folder 347492 Full Announcement-B2S NOFO and Forms -> Budget Narrative and Staffing Template.pdf

Folder 347492 Full Announcement-B2S NOFO and Forms -> CD511-Certification Regarding Lobbying Form.pdf

Folder 347492 Full Announcement-B2S NOFO and Forms -> FY 23 B2S NOFO.pdf

Folder 347492 Full Announcement-B2S NOFO and Forms -> SF424A-V1.0 (1) (1).pdf

Folder 347492 Full Announcement-B2S NOFO and Forms -> SF424_Application for Federal Assistance.pdf

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