Denver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
🏛 Department of Commerce
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Can you apply?
This grant is for economic development planning and technical assistance in distressed U.S. regions. Eligible applicants include District Organizations, Indian Tribes or tribal consortiums, state/local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with government entities. Activities include creating economic development strategies, feasibility studies, and disaster resiliency plans.
Most awards support planning projects that guide job creation and economic growth. The program prioritizes capacity-building in economically distressed areas. Cost-sharing is required as part of the award.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
UPDATED NOTICE – PLEASE READ: April 6, 2023
EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE). EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a single platform with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle.
As of April 6th, 2023, applications can no longer be submitted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE. To apply in EDGE, please go to: sfgrants.eda.gov. More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO.
PARTNERSHIP PLANNING program instructions: Please note that applicants will be invited to submit applications through EDGE for the Partnership Planning program. For more information, please reach out to your EDA point of contact.
Program Description:
EDA makes planning and local technical assistance investments to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States.
Under the Planning program, EDA makes Partnership Planning, Short-Term Planning, and State Planning awards to eligible recipients to create and implement regional economic development plans designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. More specifically, EDA makes Partnership Planning investments to designated planning organizations (i.e., District Organizations) serving EDA-designated Economic Development Districts and to Indian Tribes to facilitate the development, implementation, revision, or replacement of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), which articulate and prioritize the strategic economic goals of recipients’ respective regions. EDA also makes Short-Term and State Planning awards for economic development planning activities that guide the eventual creation and retention of high-quality jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in the Nation’s most economically distressed regions.
Under the Local Technical Assistance program, EDA makes awards to strengthen the capacity of local or State organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities to undertake and promote effective economic development programs through projects such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning.
**Please note: While the published Notice of Funding Opportunity (available under “Related Documents”) states that the ED900A form and the SF424B form are both required for a complete application, these forms are no longer required and have therefore been removed from the package template.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community College
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application through EDGE platform
- Project narrative/work plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of partnership (if applicable)
- Regional economic data and distress indicators
Program contact
- 👤 Bernadette Grafton Program Analyst
- 📞 202-482-2917
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 11.303 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$990,000
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$824,956
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$709,000
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$708,000
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$708,000
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$668,000
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$661,200
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$652,388
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$641,527
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$585,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 5 awards $1.9M
- TX 6 awards $1.7M
- NM 4 awards $1.5M
- MN 2 awards $1.5M
- IN 3 awards $1.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 11.303). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $12,640,729 | |
| 2025 | $504,525 | |
| 2026 est. | $10,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
District Organizations, Indian Tribes, state/local governments, colleges/universities, and nonprofits working with government partners are eligible. Public and private nonprofit organizations must partner with a political subdivision.
What activities does this grant fund?
Planning and technical assistance projects including economic development strategies, feasibility studies, impact analyses, and disaster resiliency plans. Awards support capacity-building in distressed regions.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required for this grant. The exact percentage depends on the specific funding opportunity notice.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through EDA's EDGE platform at sfgrants.eda.gov, not Grants.gov. Check the full NOFO for current deadlines and submission requirements.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards vary, but the range goes up to approximately $300,000 depending on project scope and funding availability in your region.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully, as application requirements have changed and some previously required forms are no longer needed.
- Demonstrate clear economic distress in your region and show how planning will guide job creation and private investment.
- Build a strong partnership if applying as a nonprofit; government collaboration strengthens your competitive position.
- Develop a detailed work plan showing how your planning project aligns with regional economic priorities.
- Submit through the EDA EDGE platform well before any deadline; familiarize yourself with the new system early.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying as a standalone nonprofit without a government partner; ignores partnership requirement. Submitting weak regional economic data or failing to connect planning goals to job creation. Using outdated forms or applying through Grants.gov instead of the required EDGE platform.
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