FY 2023 Disaster Supplemental
🏛 Economic Development Administration
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Can you apply?
This grant is for economic recovery in communities affected by recent major disasters. Eligible applicants include local governments, counties, cities, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits working with government officials. Projects must be located in areas with Presidential disaster declarations from Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, or wildfires, flooding, and other disasters in 2021-2022. Construction projects must be in eligible counties; non-construction projects may serve affected communities more broadly.
Awards support both non-construction and construction projects addressing long-term economic recovery. Examples include infrastructure improvements, business development initiatives, and workforce training. Projects must align with community economic recovery strategies and address documented economic challenges.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction projects, as appropriate, to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq.) (Stafford Act) “as a result of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022….”
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.
Starting April 6, 2023, applications will no longer be accepted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE (sfgrants.eda.gov). To apply for the FY 2023 Disaster Supplemental NOFO, please access the portal here. More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Federal disaster declaration verification
- Project narrative and economic recovery strategy
- Budget and cost-sharing documentation
- Organizational capacity statement
- Evidence of local support or partnership agreements
Program contact
- 👤 Riley Oleary Policy Analyst
- 📞 2068883391
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 11.307 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$23,930,442
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$23,500,000
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$23,492,808
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$22,871,501
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$17,987,491
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$13,500,000
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$13,054,893
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$11,006,941
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$10,764,400
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$10,675,000
Top States by Funding
- SC 8 awards $54.5M
- FL 6 awards $54.0M
- WV 10 awards $41.6M
- VA 6 awards $32.0M
- WA 3 awards $31.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 11.307). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $104,584,357 | |
| 2025 | $36,885,334 | |
| 2026 est. | $128,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Local governments, counties, cities, Indian tribes, colleges, and nonprofits partnering with government. Your project must serve communities with Federal disaster declarations from specified 2021-2022 disasters or Hurricanes Ian and Fiona.
What geographic areas are eligible?
Only projects in or serving areas with FEMA public or individual assistance designations due to the listed disasters. Check FEMA's website to confirm your area's eligibility status before applying.
What types of projects are funded?
Both non-construction and construction projects addressing economic recovery. Examples include infrastructure, business support, workforce development, and economic development strategies.
What is the application deadline?
This is a rolling deadline with no specified cutoff. Applications are submitted through the EDA EDGE portal (sfgrants.eda.gov). Monitor the portal for any announced deadlines or funding exhaustion.
Is there cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. The percentage and eligible match sources are detailed in the full NOFO, which you must review before submitting.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your project location qualifies under FEMA's disaster designations before investing time in the application.
- Review the full NOFO on the EDGE platform for specific area eligibility rules and cost-sharing requirements.
- Use the new EDGE portal (sfgrants.eda.gov) for applications; applications are no longer accepted on Grants.gov.
- Connect with your local EDA regional office early to discuss project scope and competitiveness.
- Develop a clear economic recovery strategy tied to documented community needs and disaster impacts.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Projects in ineligible disaster areas will be rejected. Applicants often underestimate cost-sharing requirements or submit applications through outdated platforms. Weak economic analysis or unclear connection between project and disaster recovery reduces competitiveness.
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