Opportunity Information: Apply for EDAFY2011UC
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- The Economic Development Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 University Center Economic Development Program Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2011 and posted on Mar 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2011. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- An accredited institution of higher education, including a community college, or a consortium of accredited institutions of higher education is eligible to apply for and to receive funding under the University Center Economic Development Program. See section 3(12) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. 3122(12)) and 13 C.F.R. 300.3. A university affiliated research foundation also is eligible to apply for and to receive funding under this opportunity, provided it demonstrates (e.g., a letter or other documentation from a university President or Chancellor) that it maintains the full and integral support of the university with respect to its economic development activities. For applicants applying as a consortium, one accredited institution must be identified as the lead agent that would have lead responsibility to EDA and to the other members of the consortium for implementing an award. A non profit organization, in good standing and participating in the institution s proposed project in connection with an application under this opportunity, may partner with a consortium provided that the organization itself is affiliated with and directed by an accredited institution of higher education. Pursuant to the University Center Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement, EDA is soliciting applications from accredited institutions of higher education and from consortia of accredited institutions of higher education to operate University Centers from applicants in (and programs targeting) only the following geographic areas served by EDA s Chicago and Philadelphia Regional Offices Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Muscatine and Scott counties in Iowa and Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Virginia, respectively.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 University Center Economic Development Program Competition (Funding Opportunity Number EDAFY2011UC) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), designed to help universities and university consortia use their research capacity, talent, and convening power to strengthen regional economies. The program focuses on building what EDA calls "regional economic ecosystems" and translating university-driven innovation into real-world economic outcomes, especially higher-skill, higher-wage job creation and increased private sector investment. In practice, EDA is looking for University Centers that can serve as active hubs for applied research, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship support, and technical assistance aligned with a region's economic strategy rather than operating as isolated academic programs.
A central theme of the competition is EDA's ecosystem framework, which has three core pieces. First, EDA wants a highly networked regional talent pool tied to the region's innovation clusters, meaning strong connections among researchers, academics, investors, suppliers, and entrepreneurs across disciplines and along supply chains so information and opportunities move quickly. Second, EDA emphasizes commercialization support for researchers and scientists trying to bring discoveries to market, including things like business counseling, incubators, and proof-of-concept resources. Third, EDA highlights the need for innovation infrastructure, both tangible and intangible, such as facilities and equipment, workforce and education pipelines, and financial infrastructure that helps companies start, scale, and compete. The expectation is that proposed University Center activities will clearly map to these components and show how they will be delivered during the project period.
EDA also signals that University Centers are expected to contribute to trade and export capacity by providing or enabling comprehensive trade services that help businesses reach international markets. This includes practical support that improves firm competitiveness and helps regional companies connect with global buyers and partners. Another priority is ensuring benefits reach distressed communities, particularly by linking those communities to stronger regional economies so they can participate in broader growth rather than remaining disconnected from opportunity.
Collaboration is treated as a major evaluation consideration. EDA encourages applicants to present concrete plans to work with other EDA-funded and regional development partners, including EDA-funded Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and other EDA investments and programs such as Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and Partnership Planning. The goal is to create synergy across federal and regional efforts rather than duplicate services. Related to that, EDA states it will strive to avoid funding University Centers that provide duplicative services, and it will not fund centers that operate in isolation from other resources at the host institution (or within the consortium). The University Center model is meant to be integrated into the broader capabilities of the university, including relevant labs, faculty expertise, business schools, and existing innovation and economic development assets.
Geography is tightly defined for this competition. EDA is soliciting applications only from applicants located in, and programs targeting, the areas served by EDA's Chicago and Philadelphia Regional Offices. The Chicago region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Muscatine and Scott counties in Iowa. The Philadelphia region includes Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Virginia. EDA also notes it will try to fund centers that provide the widest possible geographic coverage across these states and territories while offering a full range of economic development research and technical assistance services that match regional needs and institutional strengths.
Eligible applicants include accredited public or private institutions of higher education, including community colleges, as well as consortia of accredited institutions. University-affiliated research foundations may apply if they can demonstrate full and integral university support for the proposed economic development activities (for example, through documentation from a university president or chancellor). For consortium applications, one accredited institution must be designated as the lead agent responsible to EDA and to consortium partners for implementing the award. Nonprofit organizations may partner in a limited way when affiliated with and directed by an accredited institution and participating in the consortium's project, but the core eligibility centers on higher education institutions and their aligned entities.
From a funding and timing standpoint, this opportunity provides grants with an award ceiling of $200,000 and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted March 31, 2011, with an application deadline of June 30, 2011, and an archive date of October 31, 2011. Applicants were directed to consult the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement for complete competition requirements and submission details. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Lindsey Pangretic at grants@eda.doc.gov.
FY 2011 University Center Economic Development Program Competition (EDAFY2011UC) - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 University Center Economic Development Program Competition (EDAFY2011UC)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) that supports universities and university consortia in using their research capacity, talent, and convening power to strengthen regional economies.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is intended to help build "regional economic ecosystems" and translate university-driven innovation into real-world economic outcomes, with a particular emphasis on higher-skill, higher-wage job creation and increased private sector investment.
What kinds of roles is EDA looking for University Centers to play?
EDA is looking for University Centers that function as active hubs for applied research, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship support, and technical assistance aligned with a region's economic strategy, rather than operating as isolated academic programs.
What does EDA mean by a "regional economic ecosystem" in this competition?
In this competition, EDA describes an ecosystem framework with three core pieces: (1) a highly networked regional talent pool tied to innovation clusters, (2) commercialization support to help researchers bring discoveries to market, and (3) innovation infrastructure (tangible and intangible) that helps firms start, scale, and compete.
What are the three core ecosystem components EDA emphasizes?
The three components are: a highly networked regional talent pool connected to innovation clusters; commercialization support for researchers and scientists (such as counseling, incubators, and proof-of-concept resources); and innovation infrastructure, including facilities, equipment, workforce and education pipelines, and financial infrastructure.
How should proposed activities relate to EDA's ecosystem components?
Proposed University Center activities are expected to clearly map to these components and explain how the applicant will deliver those activities during the project period.
Is entrepreneurship and technology commercialization part of what EDA wants to fund?
Yes. EDA highlights technology commercialization and entrepreneurship support, including practical mechanisms such as business counseling, incubators, and proof-of-concept resources to help move discoveries from research into the marketplace.
What is meant by a "highly networked regional talent pool"?
It refers to strong connections among researchers, academics, investors, suppliers, and entrepreneurs across disciplines and along supply chains, so that information, opportunities, and resources can move quickly throughout the region's innovation clusters.
What is included under "innovation infrastructure" for this program?
EDA describes both tangible and intangible infrastructure, including facilities and equipment, workforce and education pipelines, and financial infrastructure that supports business creation, scaling, and competitiveness.
Does EDA expect University Centers to support trade and exports?
Yes. EDA indicates University Centers are expected to contribute to trade and export capacity by providing or enabling comprehensive trade services that help businesses reach international markets and connect with global buyers and partners.
Does this opportunity prioritize benefits to distressed communities?
Yes. A stated priority is ensuring benefits reach distressed communities, particularly by linking those communities to stronger regional economies so they can participate in broader growth.
How important is collaboration in the evaluation of applications?
Collaboration is treated as a major evaluation consideration. EDA encourages applicants to provide concrete plans to work with other EDA-funded and regional development partners.
Which EDA-funded partners does EDA specifically encourage applicants to work with?
EDA encourages coordination with EDA-funded Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and other EDA investments and programs, including Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and Partnership Planning.
Will EDA fund duplicative services?
EDA states it will strive to avoid funding University Centers that provide duplicative services.
Will EDA fund a University Center that operates in isolation?
No. EDA indicates it will not fund centers that operate in isolation from other resources at the host institution (or within the consortium). The model is expected to be integrated into broader university capabilities and assets.
What does EDA mean by integrating the University Center into the university?
EDA describes integration with relevant labs, faculty expertise, business schools, and existing innovation and economic development assets at the institution (or across the consortium) so the center is connected to and leverages existing capabilities.
Is this competition open nationwide?
No. EDA is soliciting applications only from applicants located in, and programs targeting, areas served by EDA's Chicago and Philadelphia Regional Offices.
Which states and areas are included in EDA's Chicago Regional Office geography for this competition?
The Chicago region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Muscatine and Scott counties in Iowa.
Which states and territories are included in EDA's Philadelphia Regional Office geography for this competition?
The Philadelphia region includes Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Virginia.
Does EDA consider geographic coverage when making awards?
Yes. EDA notes it will try to fund centers that provide the widest possible geographic coverage across the eligible states and territories while offering a full range of services that match regional needs and institutional strengths.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include accredited public or private institutions of higher education (including community colleges) and consortia of accredited institutions.
Can a consortium apply, and what is required for consortium applications?
Yes. For consortium applications, one accredited institution must be designated as the lead agent responsible to EDA and to consortium partners for implementing the award.
Can a university-affiliated research foundation apply?
Yes, a university-affiliated research foundation may apply if it can demonstrate full and integral university support for the proposed economic development activities, such as documentation from a university president or chancellor.
Can nonprofit organizations apply as the main applicant?
The core eligibility centers on accredited higher education institutions and their aligned entities. Nonprofit organizations may partner in a limited way when affiliated with and directed by an accredited institution and participating in the consortium's project.
What is the maximum award amount under this opportunity?
The award ceiling for this opportunity is $200,000.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2011. The application deadline was June 30, 2011. The archive date was October 31, 2011.
Where should applicants look for complete requirements and submission details?
Applicants were directed to consult the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement for complete competition requirements and submission details.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Lindsey Pangretic at grants@eda.doc.gov.
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