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Opportunity number
EDA-2021-ARPAEAA
Agency
Department of Commerce (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Program
EDA American Rescue Plan Programs
Link
Website
Due date
March 31, 2022
Location
National
Sector
Big Data Broadband Community Development COVID-19 Economic Development Education & Workforce Entrepreneurship Information Technologies Infrastructure Innovation Workforce Development
Project funding
Up to $10M
Program funding
$500M
Funding size
Up to $10M

FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Economic Adjustment Assistance

RFP Summary provided by the agency

EDA’s ARPA EAA NOFO is designed to provide a wide-range of financial assistance to communities and regions as they respond to, and recover from, the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, including long-term recovery and resilience to future economic disasters. Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications under the authority of the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program, which is flexible and responsive to the economic development needs and priorities of local and regional stakeholders. This is the broadest NOFO EDA is publishing under ARPA and any eligible applicant from any EDA Region may apply. EDA expects to fund a number of projects under this NOFO that support communities negatively impacted by the downturn in the coal economy, supporting transitioning away from coal.

The Economic Adjustment Assistance program is EDA’s most flexible program, and grants made under this program will help hundreds of communities across the nation plan, build, innovate, and put people back to work through construction or non-construction projects designed to meet local needs.

EDA anticipates funding approximately 300 non-construction and construction projects that cost between approximately $500,000 and $5,000,000 with this appropriation, though EDA will consider applications above and below these amounts.

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

A wide range of technical, planning, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and public works and infrastructure projects are eligible for funding under this program.

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

  • 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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