The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is offering the University Center Economic Development Program grant to higher education institutions and consortia. The grant aims to establish and operate University Centers focused on building regional economic ecosystems that promote high-growth entrepreneurship. The competition is held in the Atlanta and Seattle Regional Offices, encouraging programs that support economic development through research, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Applicants should showcase success in job creation and the ability to engage the private sector. Closing date for submissions is March 30, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 143093
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | EDAFY2012UC |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY 2012 University Center Economic Development Program Competition |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | EDA’s mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for economic growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA fulfills this mission through strategic investments and partnerships that create the regional economic ecosystems required to foster globally competitive regions throughout the United States. Regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery and advancement because regions encompass the centers of growth and competition in the new global economy. EDA recognizes that institutions of higher education are critical players in the development of vibrant economic ecosystems. The purpose of EDA’s University Center Economic Development Program is to assist institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education in establishing and operating University Centers specifically focused on leveraging university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support high-growth entrepreneurship. |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.303 — Economic Development_Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Feb 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Economic Development Administration |
| Description:: | The purpose of EDAs University Center Economic Development Program is to assist institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education in establishing and operating University Centers specifically focused on leveraging university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support high-growth entrepreneurship. Since FY 2004, EDA has administered the University Center program as a competitive multi-year program. EDA holds University Center program competitions in two of its six regional offices on a non-annual basis. In FY 2012, EDA is holding the competition in its Atlanta and Seattle Regional Offices. The Atlanta Regional Office serves: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The Seattle Regional Office serves: Alaska, Arizona, American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Republic of Palau, and Washington.EDA encourages the submission of applications that will create and nurture regional economic ecosystems through applied research and development, technology commercialization, and targeted activities that cultivate entrepreneurship. University Center applicants should integrate their programs across their institutions in order to leverage multiple programs that support economic development. Applicants should also demonstrate a record of success in fostering higher-skill, higher-wage job creation, as well as the ability to engage the private sector and leverage other sources of financial support. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Feb 09, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.303 |
| Competition ID: | FY2012UNIVERSITYCENTER |
| Competition Title: | FY 2012 University Center |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00096691 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 08, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Laura Stierle |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] CD511 Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Economic Development Administration Application for Investment Assistance [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Attachments [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.303 | FY2012UNIVERSITYCENTER | FY 2012 University Center | PKG00096691 | Feb 08, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | View | Laura Stierle | Organization Applicants |