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EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs (FY 2021–FY 2023) – Grant Solicitation

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is soliciting applications for its FY 2021–FY 2023 Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs to support economic development in distressed regions across the United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) - Multiple EDA Regional Offices serve as points of contact and contracting offices - Eligible Applicants: - EDA-designated District Organizations - Indian Tribes - State and local governments - Institutions of higher education - Certain nonprofit organizations - Programs and Services Requested: - Partnership Planning Awards - Support for development, implementation, revision, or replacement of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) - Short-Term and State Planning Awards - Funding for economic development planning activities, including CEDS for regions not served by District Organizations - Local Technical Assistance Awards - Projects such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning to strengthen local or state organizations - Award Details: - Median award: ~$70,000 for Planning, ~$100,000 for Technical Assistance - Partnership Planning awards: typically 1–3 years (usually 3 years) - Other awards: generally 12–18 months, up to 3 years - Notable Requirements: - No products or OEMs specified; this is a grant opportunity for planning and technical assistance services - Applications must be submitted via the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform - Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible - Regional Offices (Places of Performance/Contact): - Atlanta Regional Office (GA) - Austin Regional Office (TX) - Chicago Regional Office (IL) - Denver Regional Office (CO) - Philadelphia Regional Office (PA) - Seattle Regional Office (WA)

Description

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is soliciting applications for its Planning and Local Technical Assistance programs for FY 2021–FY 2023. These programs support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. Under the Planning program, EDA provides Partnership Planning, Short-Term Planning, and State Planning awards to eligible recipients to create and implement regional economic development plans. The Local Technical Assistance program provides awards to strengthen the capacity of local or state organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities to undertake and promote effective economic development programs through projects such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning. Applications are now only accepted through the EDGE platform.

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