Research and Evaluation Program

Objective

Through the R&E program, EDA supports the development of tools, recommendations, and resources that shape Federal economic development policies and inform economic development decision-making. R&E program investments provide critical, cutting-edge research and best practices to regional, state, and local practitioners in the economic development field, thereby enhancing understanding and implementation of economic development concepts throughout the country. EDA also regularly evaluates the impacts and outcomes of its various programs as a means of identifying policy and program modifications that will increase the Agency’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• State
• Local
• Nonprofit Organization
• For-Profit Organization
• Other

Pursuant to PWEDA, eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance under this NOFO include a(n): a. District Organization; b. Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; c. 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; d. Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; e. Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State; f. A private individual or g. For-profit organization

Who Benefits

Not applicable. Research and Evaluation investments are designed to finance projects for research into techniques that promote competitiveness and innovation in urban and rural regions throughout the United States.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Bgrafton1@eda.gov
202-482-2917