The Economic Development Administration (EDA) offers this competitive grant to provide strategic investments. This grant is for the purpose of supporting regional innovation economies and addressing the economic, health, and safety risks exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. EDA solicits applications from entities committed to fostering job creation, attracting private investment, and driving overall economic development in economically distressed areas across the United States. The initiative specifically leverages entrepreneurship and innovation to build resilience and facilitate recovery from the pandemic’s profound impacts, ensuring long-term prosperity.
Opportunity ID: 329419
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-2006705 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Opportunity Zone Benefits Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | Economic Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.307 — Economic Adjustment Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under the FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge, EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities. Requests from such entities will not be considered for funding. Eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive merit basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. Under this NOFO, EDA solicits applications for investments that support regional innovation economies to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic through entrepreneurship and innovation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OIE website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
EDA OIE
Email:OIE@eda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Small edit | Oct 13, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-2006705 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Opportunity Zone Benefits Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | Economic Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.307 — Economic Adjustment Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under the FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge, EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities. Requests from such entities will not be considered for funding. Eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive merit basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. Under this NOFO, EDA solicits applications for investments that support regional innovation economies to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic through entrepreneurship and innovation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OIE website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
EDA OIE
Email:OIE@eda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 329419 Full Announcement-FY 2020 SPRINT NOFO -> FY20 Scaling Pandemic Resilience through Innovation and Technology Cleared- October 14.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | EDA OIE Email: OIE@eda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.307 | PKG00263771 | Oct 14, 2020 | Dec 03, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
329419 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
329419 SF424A-1.0.pdf
329419 SF424B-1.1.pdf
329419 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
329419 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
329419 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
329419 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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