FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge

Agency: Department of Commerce

11.307 -- Economic Adjustment Assistance

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

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. Under this NOFO, EDA solicits applications for investments that support regional innovation economies to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Under the FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge, EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities. Requests from such entities will not be considered for funding. Eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance 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; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.

Grantor contact information

Description

EDA OIE

Email

EDA Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

OIE@eda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY20_Scaling_Pandemic_Resilience_through_Innovation_and_Technology_Cleared-_October_14.pdf	NOFO	Oct 13, 2020 05:09 PM UTC

Link to additional information

OIE website

Archived: January 2, 2021

Application process

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Award

$25,000,000

Program Funding

100

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$750,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-2006705

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Opportunity zone benefits

Other

Regional development

Community development

Business and commerce

Category Explanation:

Economic Development

History

Version:

Posted date:

October 14, 2020

Archive date:

January 2, 2021