Economic Development Technical Assistance
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.303 (USAspending.gov).
- Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education $990,000
- Institute For Local Self-Reliance, Inc. $824,956
- California State University, Bakersfield Auxiliary For Sponsored Programs Administration $709,000
- University Of Wisconsin System $708,000
- Michigan State University $708,000
- Bowling Green State University $668,000
- Regents Of The University Of Minnesota $661,200
- University Of Montana $652,388
- South Dakota State University $641,527
- Chico State Enterprises $585,000
Program Objective
EDA administers three Technical Assistance initiatives under this assistance listing: the University Center Economic Development program, the National Technical Assistance Program, and the Local Technical Assistance program. Together, these initiatives help promote economic development and alleviate unemployment, underemployment, and outmigration in distressed regions.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Pursuant to Section 3(6) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(6)(A)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision 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; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State; (vi) an economic development organization; or (vii) a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. For RNTA awards individuals and for-profit entities may be eligible.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
EDA will award investment assistance in accord with the procedures set forth in the applicable announcement of NOFO.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of EDA’s University Center Economic Development Program (also referred to in this announcement as the University Center program) is to enable institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education to establish and operate University Centers specifically focused on using university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship and resiliency. University Centers collaborate with other EDA partners, such as Economic Development Districts (EDDs) by providing expertise and technical assistance to develop, implement, and support regional strategies that result in quality job creation , high-skilled regional talent pools, and business expansion in a region’s innovation clusters. Expertise and technical assistance may address, for example, workforce training programs, applied research centers, technology commercialization, feasibility studies, market research, economic impact analyses training, and other technical assistance to help communities foster vibrant economic ecosystems.
The National Technical Assistance program funds projects that provide technical assistance with a national scope. These projects support best practices among communities trying to solve problems related to economic development goals. By working in conjunction with its National Technical Assistance partners, EDA helps states, local governments, and community-based organizations achieve their highest economic potential. The NTA program supports activities that are beneficial to the economic development community nationwide and includes, but is not limited to, outreach, training, and information dissemination. It can also aid with implementation of economic development, best practices, and proven techniques.
The Local Technical Assistance program helps organizations analyze the feasibility of potential economic development projects, such as an industrial park or a high-technology business incubator. Feasibility studies are an effective tool for determining whether the market will support a particular activity or site. Local Technical Assistance can prevent costly mistakes and misguided investments, such as costly infrastructure improvements to support obsolete industries. Targeted market feasibility studies can help communities overcome these hurdles and identify tomorrow’s higher-wage employers. Because of these feasibility studies, many communities have subsequently received funding under EDA’s Public Works or Economic Development Assistance programs, or other federal and state programs, to implement those projects
Mission Categories
Primary: Economic Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Technical assistance is used to provide information, data, resources and toolkits which practitioners and policymakers can utilize when evaluating, shaping and implementing specific projects and programs to promote economic development efforts in their respective economically distressed regions. Under this competitive solicitation, EDA may, subject to the availability of funds, award grants to selected University Centers. The awards will have a five-year period of performance, with an initial funding period of one year. The selected University Centers will not have to compete for the second, third, fourth, and fifth years of funding. Funding beyond the initial year will be dependent upon the availability of funds and upon the recipients’ satisfactory performance and progress in achieving milestones and program goals as determined by EDA and expressed in writing.
Required Documentation
To be considered for EDA investment assistance, applicants must first submit a complete EDA application package, as specified by the applicable Federal Funding Opportunity, which generally includes requirements for project narratives, budget narratives, and the resumes of key personnel. Non-profit applicants applying for technical assistance may be asked to provide additional documentation, including documentation of Good Standing in the State in which they operate.
Matching Requirements
EDA encourages cost sharing, and applications that include matching funds may be more competitive than those that do not. Generally, the amount of an EDA award may not exceed 60 percent of the total cost of the project. However, for RNTA awards, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development (Assistant Secretary) has the discretion to establish a maximum Investment Rate of up to 100 percent where the project: (i) Merits, and is not otherwise feasible without, an increase to the Investment Rate; or (ii) Will be of no or only incidental benefit to the Eligible Recipient.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements