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EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental Funding for Disaster-Affected Regions

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking applications for the FY25 Disaster Supplemental Funding Opportunity to support economic recovery in regions impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. - Government Buyer: - Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce - OEMs and Vendors: - EDA is the sole entity administering the program; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for disaster recovery projects, including: - Readiness Path: Non-construction projects to improve disaster recovery readiness - Implementation Path: Construction or non-construction projects addressing post-disaster economic challenges - Industry Transformation Path: Large-scale projects to transform regional economies - Minimum award size is $50 million; total available funding is $1.447 billion - Eligible applicants: Nonprofits, tribal and local governments, economic development organizations, public-private partnerships - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must address economic distress caused by recent natural disasters (hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, etc.) - Cost sharing or matching funds are required - Compliance with environmental and historic preservation regulations - Adherence to Build America Buy America requirements - Demonstrated private sector engagement is necessary - Awards typically have a period of performance of 12 to 48 months

Description

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) FY25 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to provide investments to regions experiencing severe economic distress or harm due to natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and floods occurring in 2023 and 2024. The program supports long-term economic recovery strategies through various construction and non-construction projects, focusing on community needs and private industry engagement. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, economic development organizations, and public-private partnerships. The program offers three funding pathways: Readiness Path for non-construction projects, Implementation Path for construction or non-construction projects, and Industry Transformation Path for large-scale economic transformation projects.

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