Denver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Commerce is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Denver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance." This grant aims to support economic development initiatives by providing funding for planning and local technical assistance in economically distressed areas, with eligible applicants including district organizations, Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations. The funding, which ranges from $0 to $300,000, is intended to facilitate the development and implementation of regional economic development plans and strengthen local organizations' capacity to undertake effective economic development programs. 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.
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.