Philadelphia FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
ID: 332138Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Philadelphia FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance." This grant aims to support economic development initiatives by providing funding for planning and local technical assistance in economically distressed areas, with eligible applicants including district organizations, Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations. The funding, which ranges from $0 to a ceiling of $300,000, is intended to facilitate the development and implementation of regional economic development plans and strengthen local organizations' capacity for effective economic development programs. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform, and interested parties can find more information and apply at the EDA's website or contact them directly for assistance.

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    The document outlines the certification requirements regarding lobbying as stipulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce for applicants seeking federal grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts exceeding specified monetary thresholds. Specifically, it enforces compliance with Section 1352 of Title 31 of the U.S. Code and related regulations, indicating that applicants must certify that no federal funds have been used for lobbying activities. If non-federal funds are involved, applicants must disclose such expenditures using Standard Form-LLL. The certification requirement extends to all subawards and necessitates that subrecipients also comply. Additionally, it underscores the penalties for failing to provide the necessary certification, ranging from $10,000 to $110,000 for each violation depending on the date of occurrence. The essential goal is to ensure transparency and integrity in the use of federal funds in relation to lobbying activities, thereby promoting ethical practices in government contracting and funding processes.
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