This grant opportunity by the Department of Commerce aims to establish a learning exchange facilitated by a non-profit ‘national partner’ to enhance industry-driven regional partnerships for talent development. The goal is to identify, promote, and expand successful practices, encourage peer learning, and inform future public investments. Applications are open until Jan 09, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 269568
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EDAREGIONALTALENT2014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Accelerating Industry-Led Regional Partnerships for Talent Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | Economic Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.312 — Research and Evaluation Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 09, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 09, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 08, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)) and 13 CFR § 300.3 (“Eligible Recipients”), eligible applicants for and recipients of EDA investment assistance include a District Organization; an Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; a State; a 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; an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or a public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Economic Development Administration |
| Description: | EDA seeks to continue to build on its strong foundation of place-based regional economic development and partnerships within this funding opportunity. EDA seeks a non-profit “national partner” that will work with a Federal team led by the Department of Commerce, to launch a learning exchange to identify, promote, and expand upon successful best practices for industry-driven regional partnerships for talent development. The learning exchange is a mechanism to identify, understand, and elevate best practices, facilitate peer learning and deepen knowledge, spark replication and advancement across regions, and inform the long-term public investment in talent development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | EDA website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
EDA Research and National Technical Assistance Program Staff
Email:RNTA@eda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 269568 Full Announcement-1 -> EDA Regional Talent FFO – 11-13-14 – FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | EDA Research and National Technical Assistance Program Staff Email: RNTA@eda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.312 | PKG00209863 | Nov 14, 2014 | Jan 09, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
269568 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
269568 ED_900_1_1-1.1.pdf
269568 SF424A-1.0.pdf
269568 SF424B-1.1.pdf
269568 CD511-1.1.pdf
269568 Project-1.1.pdf
269568 Budget-1.1.pdf
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