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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 "FY 2011 FDI and Exports Best Practices 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 7, 2011 and posted on Jul 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 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 acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 FDI and Exports Best Practices Project is a competitive research-focused grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), through its Research and Evaluation Program (CFDA 11.312). The central aim is to fund a rigorous, peer-review-quality project that investigates how U.S. regions can more effectively attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and increase exports of regional goods and services. EDA is looking for work that goes beyond firm-by-firm explanations of international success and instead highlights what local and regional economic development practitioners can do collectively to strengthen international trade ties, expand market access, and ultimately drive job and business creation.
The opportunity is grounded in the idea that exports and FDI are not just outcomes of individual corporate decisions, but are also shaped by the broader regional ecosystem, including industry clusters, public-private partnerships, and coordinated support services. EDA is specifically interested in identifying, documenting, and disseminating best practices that economic development organizations can use to help local businesses enter or expand in export markets and, in turn, make the region more attractive to international investors. The project is intended to produce practical knowledge that regions can apply, especially in distressed rural and urban areas, aligning with EDA's broader mission to promote innovation, competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, through collaboration, guidance, or joint planning). EDA anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the requirements described in the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement.
Eligible applicants are broad and include state governments; counties; cities or townships; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits). Eligibility is tied to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), and it also allows for consortia approaches, such as groups of political subdivisions, consortia of higher education institutions, or nonprofits working in cooperation with local government officials engaged in economic or infrastructure development.
Key dates for the FY 2011 competition were a posted date of July 6, 2011, with an application deadline (original and final) of August 15, 2011, and an archive date of December 1, 2011. Applicants were directed to the full FFO for the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. For help accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Hillary Sherman Zelenka at HSherman@eda.doc.gov.
FAQs: FY 2011 FDI and Exports Best Practices Project (EDA Research and Evaluation Program, CFDA 11.312)
What is the FY 2011 FDI and Exports Best Practices Project?
It is a competitive, research-focused grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), through its Research and Evaluation Program (CFDA 11.312). The project is intended to fund a rigorous, peer-review-quality research effort focused on best practices that help U.S. regions attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and increase exports.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central aim is to support a research project that investigates how U.S. regions can more effectively attract FDI and expand exports of regional goods and services. EDA is looking for actionable knowledge that regional economic development practitioners can use collectively to strengthen trade ties, expand market access, and drive job and business creation.
What types of research is EDA seeking?
EDA is seeking research that goes beyond explaining international success firm-by-firm. The focus is on regional and ecosystem-level factors and on what local and regional economic development organizations can do collectively, such as through coordinated services, partnerships, and strategies that support exporting and help make regions more attractive to international investors.
How does this opportunity define the problem it is trying to solve?
The opportunity is grounded in the idea that exports and FDI are shaped not only by individual company decisions, but also by broader regional ecosystems. These ecosystems may include industry clusters, public-private partnerships, and coordinated support services that help businesses enter or expand in export markets and strengthen a region's ability to attract investment.
What are "best practices" in the context of this project?
In this context, best practices refer to strategies, approaches, and coordinated actions used by economic development organizations and regional partners to help local firms export more effectively and to strengthen international trade ties. The intent is to identify, document, and disseminate practices that regions can apply in real-world economic development work.
Is this grant intended to produce practical outputs or only academic research?
The emphasis is on practical, applicable knowledge while maintaining rigorous research quality. The project is intended to generate findings and documented best practices that regions can use, particularly in distressed rural and urban areas, consistent with EDA's mission to promote innovation, competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience.
Which agency and program are offering this opportunity?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), through its Research and Evaluation Program. The referenced CFDA number is 11.312.
What kind of award instrument is used for this funding?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement. This generally means EDA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration, guidance, or joint planning.
How many awards did EDA anticipate making under this solicitation?
EDA anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000, and the award ceiling was $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the requirements described in the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: state governments; counties; cities or townships; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits).
How is eligibility defined or authorized?
Eligibility is tied to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), as referenced in the opportunity description.
Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes. The opportunity allows consortia approaches, such as groups of political subdivisions, consortia of higher education institutions, or nonprofits working in cooperation with local government officials engaged in economic or infrastructure development.
What is the intended audience for the project results?
The intended audience includes local and regional economic development practitioners and organizations seeking proven approaches to strengthen exporting and attract international investment at the regional level.
Does the opportunity prioritize any particular types of regions?
The project is intended to produce knowledge regions can apply, especially in distressed rural and urban areas, aligning with EDA's broader mission related to competitiveness and economic resilience.
What were the key dates for the FY 2011 competition?
The posted date was July 6, 2011. The application deadline (original and final) was August 15, 2011. The archive date was December 1, 2011.
Where would applicants find the detailed scope of work and required deliverables?
Applicants were directed to the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement for the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Who was the point of contact for questions about accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Hillary Sherman Zelenka at HSherman@eda.doc.gov.
What kinds of activities does EDA want the research to highlight?
EDA wants the research to highlight actions that local and regional economic development practitioners can take collectively to strengthen international trade ties, expand market access for regional firms, and increase the region's attractiveness to international investors.
Why does EDA connect exports and FDI in this project?
The opportunity frames exporting and FDI as connected outcomes influenced by a region's ecosystem. By helping local businesses enter or expand export markets through coordinated regional support, a region can become more attractive to international investors considering where to locate or expand investment.
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