Opportunity Information: Apply for EDA02092011DISASTERRELIEF
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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) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief 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 Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $49,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Pursuant to PWEDA, an eligible applicant for and eligible recipient 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDA02092011DISASTERRELIEF) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). It was created to support longer-term economic recovery in areas that suffered severe economic distress because of severe storms and flooding. Rather than focusing on immediate emergency response, the program is aimed at helping communities rebuild and reposition their economies by funding regional planning and strategy work, implementation activities, and, where appropriate, public works projects that can directly support redevelopment and economic resilience.
This opportunity is authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA), and is implemented through EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). EAA is designed to be flexible, which means applicants can propose a range of recovery and redevelopment approaches as long as they clearly tie the proposed activities to economic impacts from the qualifying disasters and demonstrate that the investment will help move the region toward sustainable, long-term recovery. EDA's stated intent under this announcement is to make investments in regions experiencing severe economic distress resulting from the specified storm and flood events, and to use EAA tools to support regional redevelopment strategies that are not just short-term fixes but part of a coherent economic redevelopment plan.
Eligibility is narrowly tied to a specific set of disaster events. The governing legislation limits eligibility to major disaster declarations that were issued in response to both severe storms and flooding occurring during the March through May 2010 period. As of the posting date of the funding opportunity announcement (February 9, 2011), EDA identified Rhode Island, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Kentucky as states with major disaster declarations affecting a sufficient number of counties to meet the eligibility criteria. In practical terms, that means proposals need to be connected to those qualifying declarations and demonstrate how the project area and its economic conditions were impacted by that particular disaster window.
The opportunity is open to a broad range of public and nonprofit entities typically involved in economic development and infrastructure work. Eligible applicants include states, cities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development), district organizations, federally recognized tribal governments (Indian Tribes) and consortia of tribes, institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions, and public or private nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits may apply whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, but they must be acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state, consistent with PWEDA eligibility rules (see PWEDA section 3, 42 U.S.C. 3122, and 13 C.F.R. 300.3). This structure reflects EDA's emphasis on regionally coordinated efforts and on projects that are aligned with public-sector economic development priorities.
Funding for the program was estimated at $49,000,000 total. The announcement also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning EDA funds are not intended to cover 100% of project costs and applicants should be prepared to document committed non-federal matching resources in accordance with EDA requirements. Because the award instrument types include both grants and cooperative agreements, some projects may involve a more collaborative federal role during implementation, depending on EDA's determination and the nature of the work.
From a timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 9, 2011, with an original closing date of February 9, 2014, and a current closing date also listed as February 9, 2014. The archive date is March 9, 2014. These dates indicate it was an open, multi-year disaster relief funding window during which eligible regions could submit proposals as they developed viable redevelopment strategies and project packages.
For applicants looking for the full set of policies, application procedures, and program details, EDA provided an official funding opportunity document online (http://www.eda.gov/PDF/FY1120Flood20and20Storm20Supp20FFO.pdf). For access issues or other questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Lindsey Pangretic at grants@eda.doc.gov.
FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Opportunity (EDA02092011DISASTERRELIEF) - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). The program was created to support longer-term economic recovery in areas that experienced severe economic distress due to severe storms and flooding.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to help communities rebuild and reposition their economies after qualifying storm and flood disasters by supporting regional planning and strategy work, implementation activities, and (when appropriate) public works projects that directly support redevelopment and economic resilience.
Is this funding meant for emergency response activities?
No. The opportunity is focused on longer-term recovery and redevelopment rather than immediate emergency response.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) administers the program.
What law authorizes this opportunity?
The program is authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA).
How does this opportunity relate to EDA programs?
The opportunity is implemented through EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program, CFDA 11.307. EAA is described as flexible, allowing a range of recovery and redevelopment approaches as long as they are clearly tied to the economic impacts of qualifying disasters and support sustainable, long-term recovery.
What types of activities or projects can be supported?
The announcement describes support for:
- Regional planning and strategy work
- Implementation activities tied to redevelopment strategies
- Public works projects, where appropriate, that can directly support redevelopment and economic resilience
What does EDA mean by a "flexible" approach under EAA?
Based on the announcement, flexibility means applicants may propose different recovery and redevelopment approaches, as long as they clearly connect proposed activities to economic impacts from the qualifying disasters and show the investment will help move the region toward sustainable, long-term recovery.
What disasters make an area eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited by the governing legislation to major disaster declarations issued in response to both severe storms and flooding that occurred during the March through May 2010 period.
Which states were identified as eligible under the announcement?
As of the posting date of the funding opportunity announcement (February 9, 2011), EDA identified Rhode Island, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Kentucky as states with major disaster declarations affecting a sufficient number of counties to meet the eligibility criteria.
Does a proposal need to be connected to a specific disaster declaration?
Yes. The information provided indicates proposals must be connected to the qualifying major disaster declarations for the March through May 2010 storms and flooding, and must demonstrate how the project area and its economic conditions were impacted during that disaster window.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- States
- Cities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development)
- District organizations
- Federally recognized tribal governments (Indian Tribes) and consortia of tribes
- Institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions
- Public or private nonprofit organizations
Can nonprofit organizations apply if they are not 501(c)(3) organizations?
Yes. Nonprofits may apply whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, but they must be acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state, consistent with PWEDA eligibility rules (referenced in the announcement as PWEDA section 3, 42 U.S.C. 3122, and 13 C.F.R. 300.3).
Do nonprofits need to coordinate with local or state government officials?
Yes. The announcement states that eligible nonprofit applicants must be acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state.
What is the estimated total amount of funding available?
The total funding for the program was estimated at $49,000,000.
Is a match or cost share required?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required. EDA funds are not intended to cover 100% of project costs, and applicants should be prepared to document committed non-federal matching resources in accordance with EDA requirements.
What types of award instruments are used under this opportunity?
The program uses discretionary grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
The information provided indicates that because awards may be grants or cooperative agreements, some projects may involve a more collaborative federal role during implementation, depending on EDA's determination and the nature of the work.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 9, 2011.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original closing date was February 9, 2014, and the current closing date was also listed as February 9, 2014. The archive date is March 9, 2014.
Was this a multi-year funding window?
Yes. The dates provided indicate an open, multi-year disaster relief funding window spanning from the posting date in 2011 through the closing date in 2014.
Where can applicants find the official funding opportunity document?
The official document was provided online at: http://www.eda.gov/PDF/FY1120Flood20and20Storm20Supp20FFO.pdf
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Lindsey Pangretic. Email: grants@eda.doc.gov.
What should an applicant emphasize in a proposal, based on the description provided?
The description emphasizes demonstrating a clear connection between the proposed activities and the economic impacts of the qualifying March through May 2010 storm and flood disasters, and showing how the project supports a coherent, sustainable, long-term regional redevelopment and recovery strategy (not just short-term fixes).
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