Austin FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
ID: 332137Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Austin FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance." This initiative aims to provide funding for planning and local technical assistance investments that support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas across the United States. Eligible applicants include district organizations, Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations, with funding amounts ranging from $0 to $300,000. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform, and interested parties can find more information and contact details at www.eda.gov/contact.

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