Opportunity Information: Apply for EDA03102009RECOVERYACT
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- The Economic Development Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EDA Recovery Act Funding" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.300 Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 8, 2010 and posted on Mar 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2010 Funds are available for obligation until September 30, 2010 however, it takes a minimum of 90 days from EDAs receipt of a complete application until award, when funds are obligated.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments.
- PLEASE NOTE For profit, private sector entities and individuals do not qualify for investment assistance under the Public Works or Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which are the applicable programs under this announcement. Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.)(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, a 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. Projects eligible for Public Works or Economic Adjustment investment assistance include those projects located in regions meeting Special Need criteria (as defined in 13 C.F.R. 300.3), as set forth in section VII. of this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The EDA Recovery Act Funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDA03102009RECOVERYACT) was a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It supported the EDA American Recovery Program under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) and focused specifically on two EDA programs: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance. The central aim was to help communities that were economically distressed, with priority given to regions experiencing sudden and severe economic dislocation and job losses tied to corporate restructuring, consistent with Recovery Act priorities.
The program targeted both urban and rural areas facing serious economic hardship. The announcement described a broad set of conditions that could qualify a community as distressed, including high unemployment, low incomes, concentrated poverty, significant drops in per-capita income, business failures, major layoffs or plant closures, trade-related impacts, military base closures, natural or other major disasters, depletion of natural resources, declining tax bases, and population loss driven by limited employment opportunities. EDA emphasized that durable regional recovery is typically driven by private-sector investment decisions, and the agency's role is to catalyze that recovery through strategic public investments that help restart and expand economic activity. In practice, the Recovery Act framing pushed projects that could move quickly while also strengthening long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Projects funded under this opportunity were expected to restore, replace, or expand economic activity in impacted regions and to support job creation by encouraging business formation and growth. EDA also highlighted an explicit preference for projects that diversify a region's economic base, with the idea that communities dependent on a narrow set of industries are more vulnerable to future shocks. While the notice does not list specific project types in the excerpt provided, the two referenced CFDA programs give a clear sense of the scope: CFDA 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) generally covers infrastructure and facilities that enable economic development, while CFDA 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance) generally supports strategies and projects that help communities respond to and recover from economic disruption.
Eligibility was limited to the kinds of public-serving entities authorized under PWEDA and EDA regulations. Eligible applicants included state governments; counties; cities or townships; special district governments and other political subdivisions; federally recognized tribal governments and consortia of tribes; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s) acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state. The announcement explicitly noted that for-profit private sector entities and individuals were not eligible for investment assistance under the Public Works or Economic Adjustment Assistance programs covered by this funding opportunity. In addition, projects needed to be located in regions meeting EDA "Special Need" criteria as defined in EDA regulations (13 C.F.R. 300.3), which is the regulatory framework EDA uses to identify and document qualifying distress or special need.
The opportunity required cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants generally needed to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with EDA's typical grant structure. Timing also mattered: the opportunity was posted March 5, 2009, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2010. Although funds were available for obligation until September 30, 2010, the notice warned that EDA typically needed a minimum of 90 days from receipt of a complete application to make an award and obligate funds, effectively encouraging applicants to submit well before the deadline. The listing was later archived on October 31, 2010.
For applicants needing the complete announcement, EDA provided an "Additional Information" link to the full Recovery Act funding announcement and a contact point for access issues: Lindsey Pangretic at grants@eda.doc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the EDA Recovery Act Funding opportunity (EDA03102009RECOVERYACT)?
The EDA Recovery Act Funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDA03102009RECOVERYACT) was a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It supported the EDA American Recovery Program under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA).
What EDA programs did this funding opportunity cover?
This opportunity focused on two EDA programs: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance. These align with CFDA 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and CFDA 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance).
What was the main goal of this grant program?
The central aim was to help economically distressed communities, with priority given to regions experiencing sudden and severe economic dislocation and job losses tied to corporate restructuring, consistent with Recovery Act priorities.
Who was the program intended to help (urban vs. rural)?
The program targeted both urban and rural areas facing serious economic hardship.
What types of conditions could qualify a community as economically distressed?
The announcement described a broad set of distress conditions, including: high unemployment, low incomes, concentrated poverty, significant drops in per-capita income, business failures, major layoffs or plant closures, trade-related impacts, military base closures, natural or other major disasters, depletion of natural resources, declining tax bases, and population loss driven by limited employment opportunities.
What is meant by EDA's role in economic recovery under this program?
EDA emphasized that durable regional recovery is typically driven by private-sector investment decisions, and that EDA's role is to catalyze recovery through strategic public investments that help restart and expand economic activity.
What kinds of outcomes were funded projects expected to achieve?
Projects were expected to restore, replace, or expand economic activity in impacted regions and support job creation by encouraging business formation and growth.
Did EDA express any preferences about the types of projects it wanted to fund?
Yes. EDA highlighted an explicit preference for projects that diversify a region's economic base, reflecting the view that communities dependent on a narrow set of industries are more vulnerable to future shocks. The Recovery Act framing also pushed for projects that could move quickly while strengthening long-term competitiveness and resilience.
What is the connection between this opportunity and CFDA 11.300?
CFDA 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) generally covers infrastructure and facilities that enable economic development, which helps indicate the scope of Public Works-related projects under this opportunity.
What is the connection between this opportunity and CFDA 11.307?
CFDA 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance) generally supports strategies and projects that help communities respond to and recover from economic disruption, which helps indicate the scope of Economic Adjustment Assistance under this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public-serving entities authorized under PWEDA and EDA regulations. Eligible applicants included: state governments; counties; cities or townships; special district governments and other political subdivisions; federally recognized tribal governments and consortia of tribes; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s) acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state.
Could nonprofits apply under this opportunity?
Yes. Public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s) were eligible when acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly noted that for-profit private sector entities were not eligible for investment assistance under the Public Works or Economic Adjustment Assistance programs covered by this funding opportunity.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly noted that individuals were not eligible for investment assistance under the programs covered by this funding opportunity.
Did projects have to be located in a particular type of region?
Yes. Projects needed to be located in regions meeting EDA "Special Need" criteria as defined in EDA regulations (13 C.F.R. 300.3), which is the framework EDA uses to identify and document qualifying distress or special need.
What are the "Special Need" criteria referenced in the announcement?
The announcement referenced EDA "Special Need" criteria as defined in 13 C.F.R. 300.3. In the context provided, this is the regulatory framework EDA uses to identify and document qualifying distress or special need for project locations.
Was a cost share or match required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants generally needed to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with EDA's typical grant structure.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 5, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed for this opportunity was June 30, 2010.
How long were funds available for obligation?
Funds were available for obligation until September 30, 2010.
How long did EDA say it typically needed to make an award?
The notice warned that EDA typically needed a minimum of 90 days from receipt of a complete application to make an award and obligate funds.
Did the announcement encourage applying before the deadline?
Yes. Because EDA typically needed at least 90 days from a complete application to award and obligate funds, the notice effectively encouraged applicants to submit well before the June 30, 2010 deadline.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The listing was later archived on October 31, 2010.
Where could applicants get the full announcement?
EDA provided an "Additional Information" link to the full Recovery Act funding announcement.
Who should be contacted if there are issues accessing the announcement?
For access issues, the notice provided a contact point: Lindsey Pangretic at grants@eda.doc.gov.
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