Opportunity Information: Apply for EDAP2013
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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 2013 Economic Development Assistance Programs" 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 Apr 19, 2013 and posted on Nov 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The deadlines for the remaining funding cycles of FY 2013 and the first funding cycle of FY 2014 are listed below. The first funding cycle of FY 2013 is covered under EDAs FY 2012 Economic Development Assistance programs (EDAP) FFO dated November 18, 2011. EDA strongly encourages electronic submissions of applications through www.grants.gov (Grants.gov). To be considered during a particular funding cycle, completed applications must be validated and time stamped at Grants.gov by 1159 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable funding cycle deadline. Alternatively, paper applications may be delivered to the applicable regional office listed in section VIII. of this FFO. Paper applications must be received no later than 500 p.m. local time in the applicable regional office on the funding cycle deadline and the applicant must use a delivery confirmation service from their selected carrier. 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 December 13, 2012 for funding cycle 2 of FY 2013 March 13, 2013 for funding cycle 3 of FY 2013 June 13, 2013 for funding cycle 4 of FY 2013 and September 13, 2013 for funding cycle 1 of FY 2014. Please see section IV.C. of this FFO for more information on application deadlines under this announcement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits that do not have 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 City or township governments County governments 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).
- 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 2013 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDAP2013) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). Its core purpose is to make strategic, place-based investments in economically distressed parts of the United States in ways that lead to job creation and help attract private-sector capital. EDA frames this as strengthening regional competitiveness by supporting the kinds of “regional economic ecosystems” that allow communities to innovate, adapt, and grow in a changing national and global economy.
Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications from both rural and urban communities for projects that fall under two major EDA programs: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance. The opportunity supports a range of project types, including construction and non-construction activities, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund (RLF) projects. In practical terms, this means funding can be used for things like building or upgrading economic development facilities and related infrastructure, implementing regionally grounded recovery or diversification initiatives, providing planning or targeted expertise to help communities execute development strategies, and capitalizing revolving loan funds that can extend financing to support economic development objectives. Across these categories, EDA emphasizes projects that build on existing regional strengths and assets, align with a broader regional economic development strategy, and use creative or innovative approaches suited to rapidly evolving economic conditions.
Awards under the EDAP announcement are offered as grants and cooperative agreements, and the assistance is tied to EDA’s broader mission of promoting innovation and competitiveness. The relevant CFDA program numbers listed are 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance). The funding activity category is described as “Other,” with the clarification that it relates to regional development and EDA’s economic development mission.
A cost share or matching contribution is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind resources as part of the project budget (the announcement notes that matching is required, while the specific match levels and rules are set out in the full FFO and governing regulations). EDA also makes clear that it is not authorized to award grants directly to individuals or to for-profit businesses seeking funds to start or expand a private enterprise. Requests of that type may be redirected to state or local entities or nonprofit economic development organizations serving the relevant region.
Eligibility is broad but focused on public-serving and community-based entities allowed under EDA’s authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), and EDA regulations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and other political subdivisions (including special-purpose units involved in economic or infrastructure development), federally recognized tribal governments and tribal consortia, institutions of higher education (public or private) and consortia of institutions, and public or private nonprofit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision. The opportunity listing also includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education), along with “others” as clarified in the full announcement.
The application process is organized around multiple funding cycles with set deadlines rather than a single one-time closing date. For FY 2013 and the first cycle of FY 2014, the deadlines listed are December 13, 2012 (FY 2013 cycle 2), March 13, 2013 (FY 2013 cycle 3), June 13, 2013 (FY 2013 cycle 4), and September 13, 2013 (FY 2014 cycle 1). EDA strongly encourages electronic submission through Grants.gov, and to be considered for a given cycle, an application must be validated and time-stamped in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable deadline. Paper submissions are allowed but must be received by the appropriate EDA regional office by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline, with delivery confirmation, and late applications are not reviewed for that cycle. Submissions by fax or email are not accepted.
The opportunity was posted on November 26, 2012, with an archive date of March 31, 2014. For assistance and detailed program guidance, applicants are directed to EDA’s website and to contact the EDA representative for their state, with a statewide contact list provided on EDA’s contacts page.
FY 2013 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP) FAQs
1. What is the FY 2013 EDAP funding opportunity?
The FY 2013 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDAP2013) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). It supports strategic, place-based investments in economically distressed areas of the United States.
2. What is the main goal of EDAP funding?
The core purpose is to help create jobs and attract private-sector capital by strengthening regional competitiveness. EDA describes this as supporting regional economic ecosystems that help communities innovate, adapt, and grow in changing economic conditions.
3. What EDA programs are funded under this announcement?
EDAP solicits applications for projects under two major EDA programs: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance.
4. What types of projects can EDAP support?
The announcement supports a range of project types, including construction and non-construction activities, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund (RLF) projects.
5. What are examples of eligible uses of funds mentioned in the opportunity?
Examples described in the opportunity include building or upgrading economic development facilities and related infrastructure, implementing regionally grounded recovery or diversification initiatives, providing planning or targeted expertise to execute development strategies, and capitalizing revolving loan funds that extend financing aligned with economic development objectives.
6. Are both rural and urban communities eligible to apply?
Yes. EDA solicits applications from both rural and urban communities.
7. What does EDA emphasize when selecting projects?
EDA emphasizes projects that build on existing regional strengths and assets, align with a broader regional economic development strategy, and use creative or innovative approaches suited to evolving economic conditions.
8. What kind of federal assistance is offered (grant vs. other instruments)?
Awards under EDAP are offered as grants and cooperative agreements.
9. What CFDA program numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity lists CFDA 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and CFDA 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance).
10. Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost share or matching contribution is required. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind resources. The specific match levels and rules are referenced as being set out in the full funding opportunity and governing regulations.
11. Can individuals apply directly for EDAP funding?
No. EDA is not authorized to award grants directly to individuals.
12. Can a for-profit business apply to get EDAP funds to start or expand a private enterprise?
No. The announcement states EDA is not authorized to award grants directly to for-profit businesses seeking funds to start or expand a private enterprise. Requests of that type may be redirected to state or local entities or nonprofit economic development organizations serving the relevant region.
13. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and other political subdivisions (including special-purpose units involved in economic or infrastructure development); federally recognized tribal governments and tribal consortia; institutions of higher education (public or private) and consortia of institutions; and public or private nonprofit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision. The listing also includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education), along with "others" as clarified in the full announcement.
14. What law and regulations govern eligibility?
Eligibility is tied to EDA's authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), and EDA regulations.
15. Are there multiple deadlines or one closing date?
There are multiple funding cycles with set deadlines rather than a single one-time closing date.
16. What deadlines are listed for FY 2013 and the first cycle of FY 2014?
The deadlines listed are December 13, 2012 (FY 2013 cycle 2), March 13, 2013 (FY 2013 cycle 3), June 13, 2013 (FY 2013 cycle 4), and September 13, 2013 (FY 2014 cycle 1).
17. How should applications be submitted?
EDA strongly encourages electronic submission through Grants.gov.
18. What is the electronic submission deadline time for Grants.gov?
To be considered for a given cycle, an application must be validated and time-stamped in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable deadline.
19. Are paper applications accepted?
Yes. Paper submissions are allowed, but they must be received by the appropriate EDA regional office by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline, with delivery confirmation.
20. What happens if an application is late?
Late applications are not reviewed for that cycle.
21. Can applications be submitted by fax or email?
No. Submissions by fax or email are not accepted.
22. When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on November 26, 2012, and has an archive date of March 31, 2014.
23. Where can applicants find guidance or get help?
Applicants are directed to EDA's website for assistance and detailed program guidance, and to contact the EDA representative for their state using the statewide contact list on EDA's contacts page.
24. What does the funding activity category mean in this listing?
The funding activity category is described as "Other," clarified as relating to regional development and EDA's economic development mission.
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