The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is offering the FY 2021 University Center Economic Development Program Competition grant. This grant aims to fund technical assistance provided by accredited institutions of higher education focusing on advancing commercialization efforts, entrepreneurship, innovation, workforce development, and regional resiliency. Eligible applicants must be located in and target areas served by EDA’s Chicago and Philadelphia Regional Offices. The closing date for applications is June 4, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 332621
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EDA-PHI-TA-PRO-2021-2006894 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 EDA University Center Competition – PRO |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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 conditions for economic growth and improved quality of life by expanding the capacity of individuals, firms, and communities to maximize the use of their talents and skills to support innovation, lower transaction costs, and responsibly produce and trade valuable goods and services. The achievement of economic development potential results in regional economic ecosystems that foster globally competitive regions throughout the United States. The economic ecosystem is a multifaceted concept that links together a highly networked regional talent pool; innovation infrastructure (including both tangible and non-tangible types); research and science support systems; and a culture of collaboration sustained by institutions focused on advancing mutual gain for the public and the private sector. The purpose of EDA’s University Center Economic Development Program (also referred to in this announcement as the University Center program) is to enable institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education to establish and operate University Centers specifically focused on using university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship. University Centers collaborate with other EDA partners by providing expertise and technical assistance to develop, implement and support regional strategies which result in job creation, high-skilled regional talent pools, and business expansion in a region’s innovation clusters . Expertise and technical assistance may address, for example, applied research centers, technology commercialization, feasibility studies, market research, economic impact analyses training, and other technical assistance to help communities foster vibrant economic ecosystems. Since FY 2004, EDA has administered the University Center program as a competitive multi year program. In FY 2021, EDA is holding the competition in its Chicago and Philadelphia Regional Offices. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.303 — Economic Development Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An accredited institution of higher education, including a community college, junior college, or a consortium of accredited institutions of higher education is eligible to apply for and to receive funding under the University Center Economic Development Program. See section C.1 of this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
This NOFO announces the availability of funding for EDA’s FY 2021 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. This program funds technical assistance provided by an accredited institution of higher education or a consortium of accredited institutions of higher education that is focused on one or more of the following program focus areas: advancing regional commercialization efforts, advancing high-growth entrepreneurship, cultivating innovation, encouraging business expansion in a region’s innovation cluster(s), developing a high-skilled regional workforce, and increasing the resiliency of a region. EDA solicits competitive applications from accredited institutions of higher education and from consortia of accredited institutions of higher education that are located in and have programs targeting only geographic areas served by EDA’s Chicago and Philadelphia Regional Offices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | EDA University Center Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
www.eda.gov/contact
Email:www.eda.gov/contact |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 332621 Full Announcement-FY21 NOFO -> FY21 EDA UC NOFO-FINAL-w IPs.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | www.eda.gov/contact Email: www.eda.gov/contact |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.303 | PKG00266360 | Apr 05, 2021 | Jun 04, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
332621 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
332621 ED_900_GA_1_1-1.1.pdf
332621 SF424A-1.0.pdf
332621 SF424B-1.1.pdf
332621 CD511-1.1.pdf
332621 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
332621 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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