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FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs ­ Application submission and program requirements for EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs.

Agency: Economic Development Administration

Assistance Listings
  • 11.300 -- Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities
  • 11.307 -- Economic Adjustment Assistance

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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Description

Under this FFO, EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works and EAA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive- merit-basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • County governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Additional information

Eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of a 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; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. See Section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. § 3122) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or to for profit entities. Requests from such entities will not be considered for funding.

Grantor contact information

Description

the EDA representative for your state. A complete list of EDA representatives is available on EDA's website at http://www.eda.gov/contact/

Email

http://www.eda.gov/contact/

http://www.eda.gov/contact/

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
FY_2016_EDAP_FFO_-_FINAL.pdf
FY 2016 EDAP FFO
Oct 30, 2015 04:40 PM UTC

Link to additional information

www.eda.gov

Archived: December 23, 2016

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

--

Expected awards

$100,000

Award Minimum

$3,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

EDAP2016

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

CategoryExplanation

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

The Economic Development Administration's (EDA's) mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for economic growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA fulfills this mission through strategic investments and partnerships that create the regional economic ecosystems required to foster globally competitive regions throughout the United States. EDA supports development in economically distressed areas of the United States by fostering job creation and attracting private investment. Specifically, under the Economic Development Assistance programs (EDAP) Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement, EDA will make construction, non-construction, and revolving loan fund investments under the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Programs. Grants made under these programs will leverage regional assets to support the implementation of regional economic development strategies designed to create jobs, leverage private capital, encourage economic development, and strengthen America's ability to compete in the global marketplace. Through the EDAP FFO, EDA solicits applications from rural and urban communities to develop initiatives that advance new ideas and creative approaches to address rapidly evolving economic conditions.

History

Version:

2

Posted date:

October 26, 2015

Archive date:

December 23, 2016

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