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EDA RNTA Grants for Economic Development Research and Technical Assistance

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), is seeking applications for its FY 2021-2023 Economic Development Research and Evaluation (R&E) and National Technical Assistance (NTA) programs (RNTA): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grants program for research and technical assistance - Products/Services Requested: - Research and Evaluation (R&E) Projects - Development of tools, recommendations, and resources to inform economic development policy and decision-making - Research on economic distress, best practices, and innovative data sets - National Technical Assistance (NTA) Projects - Technical assistance with national scope to support economic development - Outreach, training, information dissemination, and implementation of best practices - Quantities and Funding: - Awards typically range from $200,000 to $1,500,000 per project - Expected total of 15 awards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas - Eligible applicants include district organizations, Indian Tribes, states, cities, special purpose units of government, higher education institutions, nonprofits, individuals, and for-profit organizations - Applications must be submitted through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform - Projects should leverage regional assets and advance economic prosperity in distressed communities - Period of Performance: - Project periods are anticipated to be 12 to 18 months, with applicants specifying completion within this timeframe

Description

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is soliciting applications for its FY 2021-2023 Economic Development Research and Evaluation (R&E) and National Technical Assistance (NTA) programs, collectively known as RNTA. These programs provide competitive investments to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. The funding supports research and technical assistance projects designed to leverage regional assets and advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. The application process involves a two-step submission: a Concept Proposal followed by a Full Application, with applications now accepted only through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform.

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