FY 2012 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs Opportunity

Agency: Economic Development Administration

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

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

As noted above, EDA supports development in economically distressed areas of the United States by fostering job creation and attracting private investment. Specifically, under the FFO, EDA will consider construction, non-construction, and revolving loan fund investments under the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance 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 Americas ability to compete...

in the global marketplace. Under the FY 2012 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.Please see the FY 2012 FFO, to which a link is provided below, for more information on EDAs programs and the agencys new process. Contact the applicable regional office listed in section X. of the FFO if you have any questions on EDAs process.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

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

Government

City or township governments
County governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
State governments

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Pursuant to EDAs authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance include a(n): (i) District Organization; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, 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 PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. EDA is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business. Such requests may be referred to State or local agencies, or to non-profit economic development organizations serving the region in which the project will be located.

Grantor contact information

Description

Kerstin Millius

Email

kerstin.millius@eda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
fy_2012_edap_ffo-11-18-11-final.pdf	FY 2012 EDAP FFO	Nov 19, 2011 12:09 AM UTC

Link to additional information

FY 2012 Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement

Archived: March 31, 2013

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

300

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

FY2012EDAP111811

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

CategoryExplanation

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Regional development

Category Explanation:

The Economic Development Administrations (EDAs) 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 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 Americas 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:

Posted date:

November 18, 2011

Archive date:

March 31, 2013