FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
ID: 334079Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Award Range

$1 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/334079
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce is offering the FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA grant to support economic development initiatives in distressed areas of the United States. This grant aims to provide strategic investments for research and technical assistance projects that leverage regional assets and foster job creation, with a focus on innovative economic strategies. Eligible applicants include various entities such as state and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, with funding amounts ranging from $1 to $1.5 million and an expected 15 awards to be made. Interested parties must submit concept proposals to rnta@eda.gov, as applications will only be accepted through the new Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform, with further details available at www.eda.gov/rnta.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rnta@eda.gov
    Files
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