The Economic Development Administration (EDA) offers this grant via its Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs. This initiative equips communities with crucial planning and technical expertise to foster comprehensive, entrepreneurial, and innovation-based economic development. It targets distressed areas, enhancing regional competitiveness. The Planning Program aids in creating regional economic development plans, while the Local Technical Assistance Program fills knowledge gaps for public and nonprofit leaders, ensuring optimal economic decision-making. The grant’s ultimate goal is to stimulate private investment and generate higher-skill, higher-wage jobs, promoting sustainable growth in struggling regions.
Opportunity ID: 58876
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EDA11242010PAT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | null |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | EDA’s 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. In implementing this mission pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.) (PWEDA), EDA advances economic growth by assisting communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment.
Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications for the Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs authorized under PWEDA. Please note that EDA published a separate FFO dated October 14, 2010, for its Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund (GCCMIF) Programs, which can be accessed on EDA’s website at http://www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/FFON.xml. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.302 — Economic Development_Support for Planning Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Pursuant to PWEDA, eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of investment assistance include a(n): (1) District Organization; (2) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (3) State, 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; (4) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (5) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. EDA is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business. Such requests may be referred to State or local agencies, or to non-profit economic development organizations serving the region in which the project will be located. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Economic Development Administration |
| Description: | Pursuant to PWEDA, EDA announces general policies and application procedures for grant-based investments under the Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs. These programs will help communities develop the planning and technical expertise to support communities and regions in their comprehensive, entrepreneurial, and innovation-based economic development efforts. Resulting in increased private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs in areas experiencing substantial and persistent economic distress, these programs are designed to enhance the competitiveness of regions.EDAs Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs are two of the six economic development assistance programs the agency operates under PWEDA. Under the Planning Program, EDA provides assistance to eligible recipients to create regional economic development plans in order to stimulate and guide the economic development efforts of a community or region. EDAs Local Technical Assistance Program helps eligible recipients fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in economically distressed regions from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.Please see the FY2011 Planning and Local Technical Assistance Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO), to which a link is provided below, for more information on the programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2011 Planning and Technical Assistance Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lindsey Pangretic
Email:grants@eda.doc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| EDA is no longer accepting applications under this Funding Opportunity; rather, EDA has posted a new Funding Opportunity for its Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs, which is available by searching grants.gov for Opportunity Number EDAPLANNING2012. EDA will continue to accept new applications for Planning and Local Technical Assistance on a continuing basis, please see EDAPLANNING2012 for application requirements and instructions. | Sep 18, 2012 | |
| Sep 18, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EDA11242010PAT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | null |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | EDA’s 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. In implementing this mission pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.) (PWEDA), EDA advances economic growth by assisting communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment.
Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications for the Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs authorized under PWEDA. Please note that EDA published a separate FFO dated October 14, 2010, for its Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund (GCCMIF) Programs, which can be accessed on EDA’s website at http://www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/FFON.xml. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.302 — Economic Development_Support for Planning Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Pursuant to PWEDA, eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of investment assistance include a(n): (1) District Organization; (2) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (3) State, 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; (4) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (5) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. EDA is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business. Such requests may be referred to State or local agencies, or to non-profit economic development organizations serving the region in which the project will be located. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Economic Development Administration |
| Description: | Pursuant to PWEDA, EDA announces general policies and application procedures for grant-based investments under the Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs. These programs will help communities develop the planning and technical expertise to support communities and regions in their comprehensive, entrepreneurial, and innovation-based economic development efforts. Resulting in increased private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs in areas experiencing substantial and persistent economic distress, these programs are designed to enhance the competitiveness of regions.EDAs Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs are two of the six economic development assistance programs the agency operates under PWEDA. Under the Planning Program, EDA provides assistance to eligible recipients to create regional economic development plans in order to stimulate and guide the economic development efforts of a community or region. EDAs Local Technical Assistance Program helps eligible recipients fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in economically distressed regions from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.Please see the FY2011 Planning and Local Technical Assistance Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO), to which a link is provided below, for more information on the programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2011 Planning and Technical Assistance Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lindsey Pangretic
Email:grants@eda.doc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EDA11242010PAT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | EDA’s 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. In implementing this mission pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.) (PWEDA), EDA advances economic growth by assisting communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment.
Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications for the Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs authorized under PWEDA. Please note that EDA published a separate FFO dated October 14, 2010, for its Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund (GCCMIF) Programs, which can be accessed on EDA’s website at http://www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/FFON.xml. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.302 — Economic Development_Support for Planning Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Pursuant to PWEDA, eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of investment assistance include a(n): (1) District Organization; (2) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (3) State, 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; (4) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (5) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. EDA is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business. Such requests may be referred to State or local agencies, or to non-profit economic development organizations serving the region in which the project will be located. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Economic Development Administration |
| Description: | Pursuant to PWEDA, EDA announces general policies and application procedures for grant-based investments under the Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs. These programs will help communities develop the planning and technical expertise to support communities and regions in their comprehensive, entrepreneurial, and innovation-based economic development efforts. Resulting in increased private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs in areas experiencing substantial and persistent economic distress, these programs are designed to enhance the competitiveness of regions.
EDAs Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs are two of the six economic development assistance programs the agency operates under PWEDA. Under the Planning Program, EDA provides assistance to eligible recipients to create regional economic development plans in order to stimulate and guide the economic development efforts of a community or region. EDAs Local Technical Assistance Program helps eligible recipients fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in economically distressed regions from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues. Please see the FY2011 Planning and Local Technical Assistance Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO), to which a link is provided below, for more information on the programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2011 Planning and Technical Assistance Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lindsey Pangretic
Email:grants@eda.doc.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lindsey Pangretic Email: grants@eda.doc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.302 | 1 | Planning Program | PKG00022646 | Sep 19, 2012 | View | |
| 11.303 | 2 | Local Technical Assistance | PKG00022647 | Sep 19, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58876 SF424-2.0.pdf
58876 CD511-1.1.pdf
58876 SF424B-1.1.pdf
58876 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58876 ED_900-1.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
58876 SF424-2.0.pdf
58876 CD511-1.1.pdf
58876 SF424B-1.1.pdf
58876 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58876 ED_900-1.0.pdf
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