Economic Development Technical Assistance

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.

Who Can Apply

• 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.

Who Benefits

• Major Metropolis (over 250,000)
• Other Urban
• Suburban
• Rural

• Description of the technical assistance that will be provided to stakeholders; • Description of how the proposed project increases the economic development capacity of individuals, firms, or communities; • Discussion of how the project will stimulate economic development in distressed regions; and • Explanation of how the proposed project supports EDA’s mission to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing and supporting American regions for growth and success in the global economy.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

programs@eda.gov
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