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- The Economic Development Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EDD and CEDS Evaluation Research Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.312 Research and Evaluation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 27, 2009 and posted on Jul 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $460,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments.
- Pursuant to EDAs authorizing legislation, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as ameded (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and recipients of EDA investment assistance include a District Organization an Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes a 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 an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education and a public or private non profit organization or association.
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Opportunity Summary:
The EDD and CEDS Evaluation Research Project is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), aimed at funding a research and evaluation effort focused on EDA's regional planning investments. The project sits within EDA's National Technical Assistance, Training, Research and Evaluation (NTA) Program, which supports studies and technical assistance intended to strengthen the competitiveness and innovation capacity of distressed rural and urban regions across the United States and its territories. In practical terms, this opportunity is not a direct planning grant for a single region to write its own plan; it is a research-oriented cooperative agreement intended to analyze and measure how well a major EDA planning initiative is working nationwide.
At the center of the opportunity is EDA's Planning Program, one of six assistance programs authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), as amended. Through the Planning Program, EDA supports regional entities in creating economic development plans designed to guide investment decisions and coordinate local and regional economic development activities. A key component of this Planning Program is the Partnership Planning investment made to Economic Development Districts (EDDs). EDDs are regional organizations that help convene stakeholders, align priorities across jurisdictions, and maintain a strategic regional planning framework. The primary planning product associated with these investments is the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a document and process that identifies regional strengths and challenges, sets goals and strategies, and frames an action plan for economic development.
This specific research project is intended to do two closely related things. First, it will evaluate the effectiveness of EDA's EDD Partnership Planning Program, meaning the study should examine how well Partnership Planning funding supports EDD performance and outcomes, and how the program functions in practice across different regions. Second, it will complete an assessment of EDDs' CEDS documents, which implies a structured review of the content and quality of CEDS plans, likely looking at whether they meet program expectations, reflect sound analysis, incorporate stakeholder engagement, and present actionable, regionally appropriate strategies. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect a more hands-on federal role than in a standard grant, with EDA likely participating in shaping the scope, methodology, deliverables, or dissemination of findings during the project period.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number 11.312, Research and Evaluation Program, and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the awardee must provide some portion of the total project cost through non-federal funds or allowable in-kind contributions as specified in the full announcement. The posted and creation date is July 27, 2009, with an application deadline of September 8, 2009, and an award ceiling of $460,000. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with an explanation tied to regional development and EDA's mission of promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regions for growth in the global economy.
Eligibility is broad and reflects PWEDA's authorizing language. Eligible applicants include state governments, county and city/township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, institutions of higher education (public, private, and state-controlled), consortia of governments or universities, and public or private nonprofit organizations and associations. The listing also explicitly includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). In short, the applicant pool spans universities, nonprofit research and policy organizations, and governmental entities that have the capacity to conduct rigorous program evaluation and document analysis at a national or multi-region scale.
For applicants seeking more details, the notice references a full announcement as the authoritative source for requirements such as evaluation questions, expected methods, deliverables, budget rules, match documentation, performance measures, and submission instructions. The contact for access issues or questions is Jamie Lipsey at EDA (202-482-3467, jlipsey@eda.doc.gov).
FAQs: EDD and CEDS Evaluation Research Project (EDA)
What is the EDD and CEDS Evaluation Research Project?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund a research and evaluation effort focused on EDA's regional planning investments, particularly the Economic Development District (EDD) Partnership Planning program and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS).
Is this a planning grant for a single region to write or update its CEDS?
No. This opportunity is research-oriented and intended to evaluate and assess EDA's planning initiative across regions. It is not a direct planning grant to support one region's standalone planning process.
Which EDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The project sits within EDA's National Technical Assistance, Training, Research and Evaluation (NTA) Program, which supports studies and technical assistance aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and innovation capacity of distressed rural and urban regions across the United States and its territories.
What EDA initiative is the study focused on?
The study centers on EDA's Planning Program, specifically the Partnership Planning investment made to Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and the related Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) documents and processes.
What is an Economic Development District (EDD) in this context?
EDDs are regional organizations supported by EDA's Planning Program that convene stakeholders, help align priorities across jurisdictions, and maintain a strategic regional planning framework.
What is a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
A CEDS is the primary planning product associated with EDD Partnership Planning investments. It is both a document and a process that identifies regional strengths and challenges, sets goals and strategies, and frames an action plan for economic development.
What are the main goals of this research project?
The opportunity is intended to do two closely related things: (1) evaluate the effectiveness of EDA's EDD Partnership Planning Program, and (2) complete an assessment of EDDs' CEDS documents through a structured review of content and quality.
What does it mean to evaluate the effectiveness of the EDD Partnership Planning Program?
Based on the notice description, the evaluation should examine how well Partnership Planning funding supports EDD performance and outcomes, and how the program functions in practice across different regions.
What does the CEDS assessment involve?
It implies a structured review of the content and quality of CEDS plans, likely considering whether they meet program expectations, reflect sound analysis, incorporate stakeholder engagement, and present actionable, regionally appropriate strategies.
What type of award is being offered?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally involves a more hands-on federal role than a standard grant.
How does a cooperative agreement differ from a typical grant for this project?
The notice indicates EDA is likely to participate in shaping the scope, methodology, deliverables, or dissemination of findings during the project period, reflecting substantial federal involvement.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number 11.312, Research and Evaluation Program.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $460,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the awardee must provide a portion of the total project cost through non-federal funds or allowable in-kind contributions as specified in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the exact match rules and documentation requirements?
The notice points to the full announcement as the authoritative source for match requirements, including what is allowable and how it must be documented.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is September 8, 2009.
When was this opportunity posted/created?
The posted and creation date is July 27, 2009.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," tied to regional development and EDA's mission of promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regions for growth in the global economy.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include state governments; county and city/township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; institutions of higher education (public, private, and state-controlled); consortia of governments or universities; and public or private nonprofit organizations and associations. The listing also explicitly includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
The eligibility list provided includes governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those without 501(c)(3) status). For-profit organizations are not included in the listed eligible applicant types in the information provided.
Is this opportunity intended for universities and research organizations?
Yes. The described work is a national or multi-region research and evaluation effort, and the eligible applicant types explicitly include institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that may have research capacity.
What geographic scope does the project target?
The NTA Program context references supporting distressed rural and urban regions across the United States and its territories, and the project itself is described as analyzing how a major EDA planning initiative is working nationwide.
What kinds of requirements should applicants expect beyond what is summarized?
The notice indicates the full announcement is the authoritative source for details such as evaluation questions, expected methods, deliverables, budget rules, match documentation, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
Jamie Lipsey at EDA is listed as the contact: 202-482-3467, jlipsey@eda.doc.gov.
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