EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-STEMTALENT

Agency: Department of Commerce

11.023 -- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

EDA is seeking applications from eligible applicants to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) apprenticeship models that complement their respective region’s innovation economy. The STEM Talent Challenge seeks to develop or expand regional workforce capacity to support high-growth, high-wage entrepreneurial ventures, industries of the future (which usually includes industries that leverage emerging technologies), and other innovation-driven businesses that have a high likelihood of accelerating economic competitiveness and job creation in their respective regions and in the United States.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under this NOFO include: • A State; • An Indian tribe; • A city or other political subdivision of a State; • An entity that is—  a nonprofit organization,  an institution of higher education,  a public-private partnership,  a science or research park,  a Federal laboratory,  an economic development organization or similar entity; and has an application that is supported by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a native organization; or • A consortium of any of the eligible applicants listed above. EDA is not authorized to provide assistance to individuals under this Program. Applications from individuals will not be considered for funding.

Grantor contact information

Description

OIE@eda.gov

Email

OIE Email

OIE@eda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Section_28_STEM_Talent_Challenge_NOFO.pdf	NOFO	Aug 27, 2020 12:45 PM UTC

Link to additional information

STEM Opportunity

Archived: November 13, 2020

Application process

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Award

$2,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

Award Minimum

$300,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-2006617

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Employment labor and training

Other

Regional development

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

The STEM Talent Challenge seeks to develop or expand regional workforce capacity to support high-growth, high-wage entrepreneurial ventures, industries of the future (which usually includes industries that leverage emerging technologies), and other innovation-driven businesses that have a high likelihood of accelerating economic competitiveness and job creation in their respective regions and in the United States.

History

Version:

Posted date:

August 27, 2020

Archive date:

November 13, 2020