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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 2012 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.300 Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 26, 2012 and posted on Nov 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 26, 2012 In general, EDA will accept and review applications submitted under its Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs in funding cycles. To be considered during a particular funding cycle, complete applications must be validated and time stamped by www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable funding cycle deadline. Alternatively, paper applications may be delivered with delivery confirmation to the applicable regional office listed in section X. of the FY 2012 FFO. Paper applications must be received at or before 500 p.m. local time in the applicable regional office on the funding cycle deadline. If your application is received after the deadline, it will be considered late and will not be reviewed by EDA for that funding cycle. EDA will not accept facsimile or email transmissions of applications. The next four funding cycle deadlines are (i) December 15 for funding cycle 2 of FY 2012 (ii) March 9 for funding cycle 3 of FY 2012 (iii) June 8 for funding cycle 4 of FY 2012 and (iv) September 20 for funding cycle 1 of FY 2013. Applications for financial assistance submitted under EDAs Planning, Partnership Planning, Local Technical Assistance, University Center, and Research and National Technical Assistance Programs are not subject to the procedures and deadlines described in the FFO. The program information and application requirements for these programs will be published in separate FFO announcements. In addition, applications for any supplemental appropriations that EDA receives will not be subject to the deadlines published in this announcement. EDA will publish a separate FFO for any such appropriations. Please read the FY 2012 FFO to which a link is provided below carefully for complete information on EDAs application requirements. Contact the applicable regional office listed in section X. of the FFO if you have any questions on EDAs process.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 300 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments.
- Pursuant to EDA s authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance include a(n) (i) District Organization (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes (iii) 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 (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education or (v) 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 directly 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 serving the region in which the project will be located.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs Opportunity is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), released under Funding Opportunity Number FY2012EDAP111811. It supports EDA's core mission of helping economically distressed areas of the United States by financing projects intended to create jobs, attract and leverage private investment, and strengthen regional competitiveness. Through this Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO), EDA signals that it is looking for proposals from both rural and urban communities, with an emphasis on initiatives that bring forward new ideas and creative approaches suited to rapidly changing economic conditions. The overall intent is to fund regionally grounded efforts that build on local assets and align with broader regional economic development strategies, rather than one-off projects that do not connect to a larger plan for growth.
The opportunity covers investments under two related EDA assistance tracks: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance, associated with CFDA numbers 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance). Within these programs, EDA indicates it will consider a range of project types, including construction projects, non-construction projects, and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) investments. In practical terms, this means applicants could propose physical infrastructure or facility improvements tied to economic development, strategy-driven initiatives that improve a region's capacity to grow and adapt, and financing mechanisms (via RLFs) that can support lending for eligible development purposes over time. Across all project types, the consistent theme is that EDA wants investments that can reasonably be expected to contribute to job creation, increased private capital investment, and stronger regional economic ecosystems.
EDA anticipated making a high volume of awards under this announcement (an estimated 300 awards), reflecting the broad national scope of the program. A cost share or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget. While the summary information provided does not specify the match percentage, EDA ties eligibility and administration to its authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), and its regulations at 13 C.F.R. 300.3, which are the governing references applicants would use to understand requirements in detail.
Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit entities rather than individuals or for-profit companies. Eligible categories include state governments; counties; cities, townships, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units involved in economic or infrastructure development); federally recognized Native American tribal governments (and consortia of tribes); institutions of higher education (public or private, and consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations, including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, so long as they are acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state. EDA explicitly notes it is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business, and that such requests may instead be referred to state or local agencies or nonprofit economic development organizations.
Applications were handled through scheduled funding cycles rather than a single deadline. To be considered in a given cycle, electronic submissions had to be validated and time-stamped in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the relevant cycle deadline. Paper applications were also allowed, but only if delivered with delivery confirmation and received by the appropriate EDA regional office by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline date; faxed or emailed applications were not accepted. The listed cycle deadlines included December 15 (FY 2012 cycle 2), March 9 (FY 2012 cycle 3), June 8 (FY 2012 cycle 4), and a September deadline for the first cycle of FY 2013 (noted as September 14 in one place and September 20 in another in the provided text). The posting date for the opportunity was November 18, 2011, with a current closing date shown as November 26, 2012, and an archive date of March 31, 2013. EDA also clarified that other EDA programs such as Planning, Partnership Planning, Local Technical Assistance, University Center, and Research and National Technical Assistance were not covered by these cycle deadlines and would be announced separately, and that any future supplemental appropriations would likewise be handled under separate announcements.
For applicants looking for authoritative guidance beyond the summary, EDA directed readers to consult the full FY 2012 FFO announcement (linked in the opportunity materials) and to contact the applicable EDA regional office listed in Section X of that FFO for process questions. A general contact was provided for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically: Kerstin Millius at kerstin.millius@eda.gov.
FY 2012 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2012 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs Opportunity, a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), released under Funding Opportunity Number FY2012EDAP111811.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to help economically distressed areas of the United States by financing projects that are intended to create jobs, attract and leverage private investment, and strengthen regional competitiveness.
What kinds of communities is EDA looking to support?
EDA is looking for proposals from both rural and urban communities, with emphasis on initiatives that bring forward new ideas and creative approaches suited to rapidly changing economic conditions.
What types of projects does EDA want to fund under this announcement?
EDA indicates it will consider a range of project types under the covered programs, including construction projects, non-construction projects, and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) investments.
What is meant by "construction" versus "non-construction" projects in this opportunity?
Construction projects generally involve physical infrastructure or facility improvements tied to economic development. Non-construction projects generally involve strategy-driven initiatives that improve a region's capacity to grow and adapt. (The summary notes both categories are eligible for consideration under the covered tracks.)
What is a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) investment in the context of this opportunity?
An RLF investment refers to a financing mechanism that can support lending for eligible development purposes over time, using a revolving structure where repayments help sustain ongoing lending activity.
What is the common theme EDA is looking for across all project types?
Across construction, non-construction, and RLF investments, EDA is looking for investments that can reasonably be expected to contribute to job creation, increased private capital investment, and stronger regional economic ecosystems.
Does EDA prefer projects connected to a broader regional plan?
Yes. The intent is to fund regionally grounded efforts that build on local assets and align with broader regional economic development strategies, rather than one-off projects that do not connect to a larger plan for growth.
Which EDA assistance tracks are included in this opportunity?
The opportunity covers investments under two related EDA assistance tracks: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance.
What CFDA numbers are associated with the programs covered by this opportunity?
The associated CFDA numbers are 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance).
How many awards did EDA anticipate making under this announcement?
EDA anticipated making an estimated 300 awards under this announcement.
Is there a matching or cost share requirement?
Yes. A cost share (matching) requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget. The summary provided does not specify the match percentage.
Where do the governing eligibility and administrative requirements come from?
EDA ties eligibility and administration to its authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), and its regulations at 13 C.F.R. 300.3.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit entities, including: state governments; counties; cities, townships, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units involved in economic or infrastructure development); federally recognized Native American tribal governments (and consortia of tribes); institutions of higher education (public or private, and consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) so long as they are acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state.
Can individuals apply for these grants?
No. EDA is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals under this opportunity.
Can for-profit companies apply to start or expand a private business?
No. EDA explicitly notes it is not authorized to provide grants directly to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business under this opportunity. The summary notes such requests may instead be referred to state or local agencies or nonprofit economic development organizations.
Do nonprofit organizations need to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
Not necessarily. The summary states that public or private nonprofit organizations may be eligible with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were handled through scheduled funding cycles. Applicants could submit electronically through Grants.gov, and paper applications were also allowed if they met delivery and receipt requirements.
What were the electronic submission requirements?
Electronic submissions had to be validated and time-stamped in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the relevant cycle deadline date to be considered in that cycle.
Were paper applications allowed, and if so, what were the requirements?
Yes. Paper applications were allowed, but only if delivered with delivery confirmation and received by the appropriate EDA regional office by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline date.
Were faxed or emailed applications accepted?
No. Faxed or emailed applications were not accepted.
What were the funding cycle deadlines listed in the summary?
The listed cycle deadlines included December 15 (FY 2012 cycle 2), March 9 (FY 2012 cycle 3), June 8 (FY 2012 cycle 4), and a September deadline for the first cycle of FY 2013. The September deadline is noted inconsistently in the provided text as September 14 in one place and September 20 in another.
What was the posting date for the opportunity?
The posting date shown in the summary is November 18, 2011.
What was the closing date shown for the opportunity?
The current closing date shown is November 26, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is March 31, 2013.
Were other EDA programs included under these cycle deadlines?
No. EDA clarified that other EDA programs such as Planning, Partnership Planning, Local Technical Assistance, University Center, and Research and National Technical Assistance were not covered by these cycle deadlines and would be announced separately.
Would supplemental appropriations be included under this announcement?
No. EDA stated that any future supplemental appropriations would be handled under separate announcements.
Where should applicants look for the most authoritative instructions and requirements?
EDA directed applicants to consult the full FY 2012 Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement linked in the opportunity materials.
Who should applicants contact with process questions?
Applicants should contact the applicable EDA regional office listed in Section X of the full FY 2012 FFO for process questions.
Who can be contacted if there is trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The summary provides a general contact for electronic access issues: Kerstin Millius at kerstin.millius@eda.gov.
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