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Opportunity number
EDA-HDQ-ARPBBB-2021-2006976
Agency
Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Program
EDA American Rescue Plan Programs
Link
Website
Due date
October 19, 2021
Location
National
Sector
Advanced Manufacturing Broadband Economic Development Education & Workforce Entrepreneurship Information Technologies Infrastructure Innovation
Project funding
Up to $500,000 for Phase 1, and Up to $100M for Phase 2
Program funding
$30M
Funding size
Up to $100M

FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Build Back Better Regional Challenge

RFP Summary provided by the agency

This ARPA BBBRC NOFO is designed as a two-phase competition to (1) help regions develop transformational economic development strategies and (2) fund the implementation of those strategies that will create and grow regional growth clusters. Such efforts will help regional economies recover from the pandemic and build economic diversity and resiliency to mitigate impacts of future economic disasters.

In Phase 1, EDA will provide technical assistance grants to approximately 50-60 coalitions (through a lead institution). These coalitions will be considered “finalists” and the grants will be used by the finalists to prepare more detailed applications for transformational projects that benefit their respective geographic regions and are aligned around a holistic approach to building and scaling a strategic industry.

In Phase 2, EDA will award each of the 20-30 finalist coalitions $25-75 million (and potentially up to $100 million) to fund the collection of projects they identified. The projects will be funded through grants to coalition members.

Additional Links:

https://eda.gov/arpa/build-back-better/

Commerce and the Blue Economy: Webinar /Discussion

Build Back Better Regional Challenge Webinar 

 

What is the mission and focus of the program: research, social, economic or others?

Economic, Regional Development

How do you submit to this opportunity?

Apply through Grants.gov

Who are the target applicants: cities, universities, companies, small business, nonprofits, or others?

EDA invites eligible applicants to form regional coalitions to apply for funding to implement a collection of three to eight distinct but related projects in their region, in coordination with industry and community partners, and aligned around a holistic vision to build and scale a strategic industry cluster. Applicants should identify one key coordinating lead institution per regional cluster to lead the concept and projects into the implementation phase, while fostering collaboration and coordinating resources to ensure these investments have the greatest economic impact on our communities, regions, and the nation.

Coalition members eligible to apply for investment assistance for their region include a(n):

  • District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District
  • Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes
  • 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
  • Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education
  • Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State

 

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