Denver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
ID: 332126Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    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.

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