Opportunity Information: Apply for EDAFY12DISASTERRELIEF
Apply for EDAFY12DISASTERRELIEF
- 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 2012 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 Mar 28, 2012 and posted on Mar 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2015 Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (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. EDA is not authorized to provide grants to individuals or to for profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business. Such requests may be referred to State or local agencies, or to non profit economic development organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Disaster Relief Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDAFY12DISASTERRELIEF) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help communities and regions recover economically after major federally declared natural disasters. It specifically targets places that experienced severe economic distress tied to disasters declared between October 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011. The funding is offered through EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), and it is meant to support long-term recovery rather than short-term emergency response.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to help disaster-impacted regions create and carry out regionally based, long-range economic development or redevelopment strategies. EDA emphasizes that the strongest recovery investments are those that fit into a broader plan for economic growth, diversification, and resilience, rather than isolated projects that simply rebuild what was damaged. Applicants are encouraged to submit collaborative, region-wide proposals that show how local governments, organizations, and institutions are working together around a shared strategy. EDA signals clearly that proposals focused on rebuilding damaged infrastructure without a demonstrated connection to a long-term economic redevelopment plan will not be viewed as competitive.
The types of activities supported under EAA are intentionally flexible and can include both construction and non-construction approaches, depending on the region's needs. EDA notes that awards can fund technical assistance, disaster recovery support, economic recovery planning, and public works projects. The program can also support implementation tools such as revolving loan funds (RLFs), which can provide ongoing capital to help businesses and communities rebuild and adapt over time. While EDA acknowledges that urgent infrastructure rebuilding needs often exist after disasters, it frames infrastructure improvements as most compelling when they are tied to an economic recovery strategy that strengthens the region's future competitiveness.
A central requirement throughout the announcement is disaster resilience. Competitive applications must incorporate principles that enhance resiliency for the affected community or region, or show that resiliency is built directly into the proposed investment. The program treats resiliency as essential to reducing future losses, limiting future economic disruptions, and improving the region's ability to bounce back more quickly from later events. Beyond resilience, applicants must also show a clear nexus between the disaster and the proposed work. In practical terms, that means the project should directly respond to the disaster's consequences that made the area eligible in the first place, and the proposal should explain how the project outcomes will advance recovery and reduce vulnerability going forward.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance) and carries a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients generally must contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources (the specific share and rules are detailed in the full Federal Funding Opportunity document). EDA states an estimated total funding level of $200,000,000, subject to availability of funds.
Eligibility is broad but not open to individuals or for-profit businesses seeking to start or expand a private company. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development), district organizations, federally recognized tribal governments (or consortia of tribes), institutions of higher education (including public, state-controlled, and private institutions, as well as consortia), and public or private nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits must generally be acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state, consistent with PWEDA and EDA regulations. Requests from individuals or for-profit entities are not allowable under EDA's authority and may instead be referred to state or local programs or nonprofit economic development organizations.
Applications were accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received. The opportunity was posted March 28, 2012, with an original and current closing date listed as March 27, 2015, and an archive date of April 26, 2015. For full eligibility rules, resiliency definitions, and program requirements, EDA directs applicants to read the FY 12 Disaster Relief Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) document attached to the announcement. The listed contact for access issues with the full announcement was Josh Barnes at joshua.j.barnes@eda.gov.
FY 2012 Disaster Relief Opportunity (EDAFY12DISASTERRELIEF) - FAQs
1) What is the FY 2012 Disaster Relief Opportunity (EDAFY12DISASTERRELIEF)?
It is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity run by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help communities and regions recover economically after major federally declared natural disasters. It is offered through EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA).
2) What is the main purpose of this funding?
The program is intended to support long-term economic recovery and redevelopment in disaster-impacted regions. EDA emphasizes regionally based, long-range economic development strategies rather than short-term emergency response.
3) Which disasters and time period does this opportunity focus on?
It targets communities and regions experiencing severe economic distress tied to major federally declared natural disasters declared between October 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011.
4) Is this funding meant for emergency response or long-term recovery?
It is meant for long-term recovery and redevelopment, not short-term emergency response.
5) What types of projects or activities can be supported?
Activities supported under EAA are flexible and can include construction and non-construction approaches. Examples listed in the announcement include technical assistance, disaster recovery support, economic recovery planning, and public works projects. The program can also support implementation tools such as revolving loan funds (RLFs).
6) Are public works and infrastructure rebuilding projects eligible?
Public works projects can be supported, and EDA recognizes that infrastructure rebuilding needs often exist after disasters. However, proposals focused only on rebuilding damaged infrastructure without a demonstrated connection to a long-term economic redevelopment plan are not viewed as competitive.
7) What does EDA consider a competitive proposal under this opportunity?
EDA signals that the strongest investments fit into a broader, long-term strategy for economic growth, diversification, and resilience. Competitive proposals typically demonstrate a region-wide approach and show how partners are working together around a shared economic recovery strategy.
8) Does the program encourage regional or collaborative applications?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to submit collaborative, region-wide proposals showing coordination among local governments, organizations, and institutions around a shared long-range strategy.
9) What is meant by "resiliency" in this grant opportunity?
Resiliency is treated as an essential requirement. Competitive applications must incorporate principles that enhance resiliency for the affected community or region, or show resiliency is built directly into the proposed investment. The intent is to reduce future losses, limit future economic disruptions, and improve the region's ability to recover more quickly from later events.
10) Is a link to the disaster required in the application?
Yes. Applicants must show a clear nexus between the disaster and the proposed work. The proposal should explain how the project responds to the disaster's consequences that made the area eligible and how outcomes will advance recovery and reduce vulnerability going forward.
11) What program and CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program and CFDA number 11.307.
12) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients generally must contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources. The specific share and rules are described in the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) document.
13) How much funding was expected to be available?
EDA estimated a total funding level of $200,000,000, subject to availability of funds.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state, county, city, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development), district organizations, federally recognized tribal governments (or consortia of tribes), institutions of higher education (including public, state-controlled, and private institutions and consortia), and public or private nonprofit organizations.
15) Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes, public or private nonprofit organizations are eligible. The announcement notes nonprofits generally must be acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state, consistent with PWEDA and EDA regulations.
16) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Requests from individuals are not allowable under EDA's authority under this opportunity.
17) Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply directly?
No. For-profit businesses seeking to start or expand a private company are not eligible applicants under EDA's authority for this opportunity. The announcement notes such requests may be referred to state or local programs or nonprofit economic development organizations.
18) When were applications accepted?
Applications were accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received.
19) What were the posting date and closing date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2012. The original and current closing date listed was March 27, 2015. The archive date was April 26, 2015.
20) Where can applicants find the full requirements and definitions?
EDA directs applicants to review the FY 12 Disaster Relief Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) document attached to the announcement for full eligibility rules, resiliency definitions, and program requirements.
21) Who was the contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues was Josh Barnes at joshua.j.barnes@eda.gov.
22) Why does EDA discourage "standalone" rebuilding proposals?
The announcement indicates EDA views long-term recovery investments as most effective when they are tied to a broader plan for economic redevelopment, growth, diversification, and resilience. Projects that simply rebuild what was damaged, without showing how they support a long-range strategy, are not considered competitive.
23) Can the grant support tools that provide ongoing recovery capital over time?
Yes. The announcement notes the program can support implementation tools such as revolving loan funds (RLFs), which can provide ongoing capital to help businesses and communities rebuild and adapt over time.
24) Does EDA require that resiliency be "built in" to the investment?
The announcement states competitive applications must either incorporate principles that enhance resiliency or show that resiliency is built directly into the proposed investment.
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