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- The Economic Development Administration in the disaster prevention and relief other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental Federal Funding Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 23, 2010 and posted on Sep 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Applications will be processed on a rolling basis upon receipt.. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education.
- Pursuant to Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance under this announcement include a(n) (1) District Organization (2) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes (3) State, 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 (4) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education or (5) 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. For the FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental FFO, EDA will consider applications submitted by eligible applicants located in or acting on behalf of the oil spill affected regions. EDA will administer the Gulf Oil Spill Assistance among its Atlanta and Austin regional offices, which together cover the areas that have felt the greatest impact of the oil spill, specifically the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas. With respect to applications submitted by multiple co applicants or an organization that is located outside of the States served by the Atlanta or Austin regional offices, EDA will ensure that the application is submitted to the appropriate regional office(s), as necessary, once they are downloaded from www.grants.gov.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental Federal Funding Opportunity was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), created in response to the April 20, 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Backed by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-212), the goal was to help Gulf Coast communities deal with the economic disruption caused by the oil discharge by funding practical, near-term and longer-term economic recovery work. The opportunity was issued under EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307), which is meant to help regions respond flexibly to sudden economic shocks and distress.
A key feature of this particular solicitation was its narrow focus on planning and technical assistance rather than construction. While the broader Economic Adjustment Assistance program can support technical, planning, and even infrastructure activities under normal circumstances, EDA stated that, to stretch limited supplemental dollars, it would only consider proposals for planning or technical assistance through this competition. That meant no awards for infrastructure improvements and no revolving loan fund grants under this specific funding opportunity. In practical terms, applicants were expected to propose work that helps a region understand the damage, set recovery priorities, and build the capacity to execute economic redevelopment strategies rather than build physical assets.
Projects EDA signaled as strong fits included efforts that support economic recovery by developing short- or long-term economic recovery plans, conducting "gap analyses" to identify weaknesses and opportunities affecting regional competitiveness, and evaluating or expanding commercialization and innovation programs that could help local industries adapt. EDA also encouraged proposals that strengthen business expansion, retention, and job creation efforts in spill-impacted areas. Beyond purely local planning, the agency explicitly invited applications aimed at larger, multi-jurisdictional problems, such as a macroeconomic analysis of the broader Gulf Coast economy or a regional business retention and expansion program spanning multiple states. The overall emphasis was on actionable analysis, coordination, and strategy that could guide redevelopment decisions in the wake of the spill.
Eligible applicants were broad, consistent with the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA) and EDA regulations. Eligible entities included state governments; cities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including special-purpose units involved in economic or infrastructure development); district organizations; federally recognized Indian tribes (or consortia of tribes); institutions of higher education (public or private, including consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations, typically acting in cooperation with local government officials. For this FY 2010 supplemental effort, EDA focused on applicants located in, or acting on behalf of, regions affected by the spill. The primary geographic focus was the Gulf states served by EDA's Atlanta and Austin regional offices: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas. For applications involving multiple co-applicants or organizations outside those states, EDA indicated it would route submissions to the appropriate regional office as needed after receipt through Grants.gov.
The funding details reflected a mid-sized, project-based planning/TA grant structure. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $1,500,000, and the opportunity required cost sharing or matching funds. Applications were accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there was no single fixed deadline; proposals would be reviewed as they came in, subject to the availability of funds. The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2010, and later archived on September 30, 2011, which indicates the active competitive window was tied to the time-limited supplemental appropriation and the pace of funds obligation.
Administratively, the agency point of contact for access issues was Lindsey Pangretic (grants@eda.doc.gov). Overall, the opportunity was designed to help spill-impacted Gulf Coast regions quickly organize data, align partners, and produce credible recovery strategies and technical work products that could accelerate economic stabilization and longer-term redevelopment after the disaster.
FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental Federal Funding Opportunity (EDA) - FAQs
What was the FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental Federal Funding Opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), created in response to the April 20, 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The funding was intended to help Gulf Coast communities address the economic disruption caused by the oil discharge by supporting practical near-term and longer-term economic recovery work.
What law provided the funding authority for this opportunity?
This opportunity was backed by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-212).
Under what EDA program was this competition issued?
The solicitation was issued under EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307), which is designed to help regions respond flexibly to sudden economic shocks and distress.
What was the main goal of the funding opportunity?
The main goal was to help spill-impacted Gulf Coast regions organize data, align partners, and produce credible recovery strategies and technical work products that could accelerate economic stabilization and longer-term redevelopment after the disaster.
What types of projects would EDA consider under this specific solicitation?
EDA stated it would only consider proposals for planning or technical assistance through this competition. Projects were expected to help a region understand the damage, set recovery priorities, and build capacity to execute economic redevelopment strategies.
Were construction or infrastructure improvement projects eligible under this opportunity?
No. While the broader Economic Adjustment Assistance program can support infrastructure activities under normal circumstances, EDA limited this supplemental competition to planning and technical assistance only and did not fund infrastructure improvements through this specific opportunity.
Were revolving loan fund (RLF) grants available under this opportunity?
No. EDA stated it would not make revolving loan fund grants under this specific funding opportunity.
What project activities did EDA signal as strong fits?
Examples EDA highlighted as strong fits included developing short- or long-term economic recovery plans, conducting gap analyses to identify weaknesses and opportunities affecting regional competitiveness, and evaluating or expanding commercialization and innovation programs that could help local industries adapt.
Did EDA encourage projects related to business support and jobs?
Yes. EDA encouraged proposals that strengthen business expansion, retention, and job creation efforts in spill-impacted areas.
Could an application address multi-jurisdictional or multi-state issues?
Yes. EDA explicitly invited applications aimed at larger, multi-jurisdictional problems, such as a macroeconomic analysis of the broader Gulf Coast economy or a regional business retention and expansion program spanning multiple states.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broad and consistent with the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA) and EDA regulations. Eligible entities included state governments; cities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including special-purpose units involved in economic or infrastructure development); district organizations; federally recognized Indian tribes (or consortia of tribes); institutions of higher education (public or private, including consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations, typically acting in cooperation with local government officials.
Did nonprofits have to coordinate with local governments?
Typically, yes. The opportunity described eligible public or private nonprofit organizations as generally acting in cooperation with local government officials.
What geographic areas were the primary focus for this funding?
EDA focused on applicants located in, or acting on behalf of, regions affected by the spill. The primary geographic focus was the Gulf states served by EDA's Atlanta and Austin regional offices: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas.
What if a project included co-applicants or partners outside the Gulf states listed?
For applications involving multiple co-applicants or organizations outside Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas, EDA indicated it would route submissions to the appropriate regional office as needed after receipt through Grants.gov.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $1,500,000.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching funds.
How were applications accepted (fixed deadline or rolling)?
Applications were accepted on a rolling basis. Proposals were reviewed as they were submitted, subject to the availability of funds.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2010, and later archived on September 30, 2011.
Did the archive date indicate anything about the funding window?
Yes. The opportunity being archived on September 30, 2011 suggests the active competitive window was tied to the time-limited supplemental appropriation and the pace at which funds were obligated.
How were applications submitted?
EDA indicated submissions would be received through Grants.gov, and then routed to the appropriate EDA regional office as needed.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The agency point of contact for access issues was Lindsey Pangretic at grants@eda.doc.gov.
Why did EDA limit this competition to planning and technical assistance?
EDA stated that, to stretch limited supplemental dollars, it would only consider proposals for planning or technical assistance through this competition.
What kinds of outcomes was EDA trying to support through planning and technical assistance?
The emphasis was on actionable analysis, coordination, and strategy that could guide redevelopment decisions after the spill, including work products such as recovery plans, competitiveness gap analyses, and assessments or expansions of commercialization and innovation programs.
Was this opportunity specifically tied to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
Yes. It was created in response to the April 20, 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and aimed at spill-impacted Gulf Coast communities.
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