The Department of Commerce is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Chicago FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance." This grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas through planning and local technical assistance investments. Eligible applicants include district organizations, Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations, all of which can utilize the funding to develop and implement regional economic development plans. The grant has an award ceiling of $300,000 and applications are accepted on a continuous basis via the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform. For more information, applicants can visit the EDA's website or contact them directly at www.eda.gov/contact.