The Economic Development Administration (EDA), in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), offers this competitive grant. This grant is for qualified researchers to identify effective strategies, practical methods, and innovative finance mechanisms designed to address current economic challenges facing coastal communities. The primary purpose is to foster long-term economic prosperity, resilience, and diversity within these vital areas. Key considerations for proposed solutions include preserving essential water-dependent uses, leveraging the existing labor force’s unique skills and abilities, and safeguarding invaluable community cultural norms. This initiative aims to support sustainable working waterfronts and significantly enhance the overall economic well-being of coastal communities, with project deliverables reviewed by both EDA and NOAA.
Opportunity ID: 103833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | WORKINGWATERFRONTSJULY72011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Promoting Sustainable Working Waterfronts: A Toolkit for Community and Economic Development Practitioners |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | The Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through its Research and Evaluation program, EDA works towards fulfilling its mission by funding research and technical assistance projects to promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions throughout the United States and its territories. By working in conjunction with its Research and Evaluation partners, EDA will help States, local governments, and community-based organizations to achieve their highest economic potential. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.312 — Research and Evaluation Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education 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) 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 Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Detailed information regarding eligibility is discussed at section III of the FY 2011 Promoting Sustainable Working Waterfronts: A Toolkit for Community and Economic Development Practitioners (Working Waterfronts) Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO), a link to which is provided below.
Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, 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; and 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: | To promote the long-term economic prosperity of coastal communities, EDA solicits applications from qualified researchers to identify strategies, practical methods, and finance mechanisms to address current economic challenges and maintain the economic resilience and diversity of such coastal communities. Some critical factors that need to be considered are the desire to preserve water-dependent uses, opportunities to leverage the skills and abilities of the existing labor force, and preservation of community cultural norms. EDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sister agencies in the Department of Commerce, are collaborating to examine challenges and opportunities facing coastal communities. In this regard, while this competitive solicitation is being funded and awarded by EDA, the agency anticipates that project deliverables will be reviewed and considered by both EDA and NOAA.EDA solicits competitive applications from qualified researchers to accomplish the project tasks described in the Working Waterfronts FFO. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.eda.gov/PDF/Waterfronts.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hillary Sherman-Zelenka
Email:HSherman@eda.doc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2011 | ||
| Jul 07, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | WORKINGWATERFRONTSJULY72011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Promoting Sustainable Working Waterfronts: A Toolkit for Community and Economic Development Practitioners |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | The Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through its Research and Evaluation program, EDA works towards fulfilling its mission by funding research and technical assistance projects to promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions throughout the United States and its territories. By working in conjunction with its Research and Evaluation partners, EDA will help States, local governments, and community-based organizations to achieve their highest economic potential. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.312 — Research and Evaluation Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education 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) 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 Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Detailed information regarding eligibility is discussed at section III of the FY 2011 Promoting Sustainable Working Waterfronts: A Toolkit for Community and Economic Development Practitioners (Working Waterfronts) Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO), a link to which is provided below.
Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, 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; and 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: | To promote the long-term economic prosperity of coastal communities, EDA solicits applications from qualified researchers to identify strategies, practical methods, and finance mechanisms to address current economic challenges and maintain the economic resilience and diversity of such coastal communities. Some critical factors that need to be considered are the desire to preserve water-dependent uses, opportunities to leverage the skills and abilities of the existing labor force, and preservation of community cultural norms. EDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sister agencies in the Department of Commerce, are collaborating to examine challenges and opportunities facing coastal communities. In this regard, while this competitive solicitation is being funded and awarded by EDA, the agency anticipates that project deliverables will be reviewed and considered by both EDA and NOAA.EDA solicits competitive applications from qualified researchers to accomplish the project tasks described in the Working Waterfronts FFO. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.eda.gov/PDF/Waterfronts.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hillary Sherman-Zelenka
Email:HSherman@eda.doc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | WORKINGWATERFRONTSJULY72011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Promoting Sustainable Working Waterfronts: A Toolkit for Community and Economic Development Practitioners |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | The Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through its Research and Evaluation program, EDA works towards fulfilling its mission by funding research and technical assistance projects to promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions throughout the United States and its territories. By working in conjunction with its Research and Evaluation partners, EDA will help States, local governments, and community-based organizations to achieve their highest economic potential. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.312 — Research and Evaluation Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Detailed information regarding eligibility is discussed at section III of the Working Waterfronts Funding Opportunity (FFO), a link to which is provided below.
Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, 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; and 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: | To promote the long-term economic prosperity of coastal communities, EDA solicits applications from qualified researchers to identify strategies, practical methods, and finance mechanisms to address current economic challenges and maintain the economic resilience and diversity of such coastal communities. Some critical factors that need to be considered are the desire to preserve water-dependent uses, opportunities to leverage the skills and abilities of the existing labor force, and preservation of community cultural norms. EDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sister agencies in the Department of Commerce, are collaborating to examine challenges and opportunities facing coastal communities. In this regard, while this competitive solicitation is being funded and awarded by EDA, the agency anticipates that project deliverables will be reviewed and considered by both EDA and NOAA.
EDA solicits competitive applications from qualified researchers to accomplish the project tasks described in the Working Waterfronts FFO. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.eda.gov/PDF/Waterfronts.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hillary Sherman-Zelenka
Email:HSherman@eda.doc.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 103833 Full Announcement-1 -> waterfronts 7-7-11 final_publish.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hillary Sherman-Zelenka Email: HSherman@eda.doc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.312 | WORKINGWATERFRONTSFFO | WorkingWaterfrontsFFO | PKG00063110 | Jul 07, 2011 | Aug 15, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
103833 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
103833 ED_900-1.0.pdf
103833 SF424A-1.0.pdf
103833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
103833 CD511-1.1.pdf
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