The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is offering a federal grant opportunity under the Planning Program and Local Technical Assistance Program, aimed at enhancing regional economic development from FY 2016 to FY 2019. This initiative seeks to assist eligible applicants, including District Organizations, Indian Tribes, and non-profit entities, in creating Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) that promote job retention and creation in economically distressed regions. The program emphasizes collaborative regional innovation and partnerships to strengthen local economies and enhance resilience against economic downturns, with funding amounts typically ranging from $40,000 to $200,000, and a maximum award ceiling of $300,000. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until a new announcement is made, and interested parties can find more information by contacting EDA representatives through their website at www.eda.gov/contact.

FY16-FY19 PL-LTA FFO 3-8-2018.pdf

FY16-FY19.pdf

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced its federal funding opportunity for the Planning and Local Technical Assistance programs, aimed at enhancing regional economic development from FY 2016 to FY 2019. These programs are authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 and provide financial assistance to eligible applicants, including District Organizations, Indian Tribes, and non-profit entities. 

EDA aims to support the creation of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) that promote job retention and creation in economically distressed regions through various planning initiatives. The application process is open-ended, allowing for continuous submissions until a new announcement is made. EDA will evaluate proposals based on alignment with investment priorities, regional capacity for job creation, feasibility, and sustainability. Successful applicants can receive up to 80% funding based on regional economic distress levels, with average funding amounts typically ranging from $40,000 to $200,000 for planning projects. 

Through this initiative, EDA emphasizes fostering collaborative regional innovation and partnerships as a means to significantly strengthen local economies and promote resilience against economic downturns.

Pursuant to PWEDA, EDA announces general policies and application procedures for grant-based investments under the Planning and Local Technical Assistance programs. Under the Planning program EDA assists eligible recipients in creating regional economic development plans designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. As part of this program, EDA supports Partnership Planning investments to facilitate the development, implementation, revision, or replacement of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), which articulate and prioritize the strategic economic goals of recipients&#8217; respective regions. In general, EDA provides Partnership Planning grants to the designated planning organization (e.g., District Organization) serving EDA designated Economic Development Districts to enable these organizations to develop and implement relevant CEDS. In addition, EDA provides Partnership Planning grants to Indian Tribes to help develop and implement CEDS and associated economic development activities. The Planning program also helps support organizations, including District Organizations, Indian Tribes, and other eligible recipients, with Short Term and State Planning investments designed to guide the eventual creation and retention of high-quality jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in the Nation&#8217;s most economically distressed regions. The Local Technical Assistance program strengthens the capacity of local or State organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible recipients to undertake and promote effective economic development programs through projects such as feasibility analyses and impact studies.

The EDA representative for your state. A complete list of EDA representatives is available on EDA&apos;s website at http://www.eda.gov/contact/

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