Chicago FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.
Eligible Applicants
Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.