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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 University Center Economic Development Program Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.303 Economic DevelopmentTechnical Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 18, 2013 and posted on Apr 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2013. (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: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 University Center Economic Development Program Competition is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the creation or operation of University Centers housed at accredited institutions of higher education. The core goal is to help universities (or consortia of universities) deliberately use their research capacity, talent, facilities, and convening power to strengthen regional economic ecosystems, with an emphasis on high-growth entrepreneurship. In practice, the program is meant to connect university-driven expertise with the real-world needs of regions that are trying to grow jobs, expand businesses, and build stronger innovation clusters.
The opportunity focuses on University Centers that can collaborate with other EDA partners and regional stakeholders to develop and carry out strategies that improve economic competitiveness. EDA describes these centers as resource hubs that can provide technical assistance and applied analysis to communities and industry. Examples of the kinds of support a University Center might deliver include technology commercialization assistance (helping move innovations from lab to market), feasibility studies for proposed economic development projects, market research to validate opportunities and guide business decisions, economic impact analyses to quantify benefits of initiatives, training and workforce-related support to build skilled talent pools, and other forms of technical assistance that help regions create conditions for startup formation, business expansion, and sustainable job creation.
Eligibility is limited to accredited public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and accredited private institutions of higher education, as well as consortia of such institutions. A major constraint in this particular competition is geography: applicants must be located in, and have programs targeting, only the states within EDA’s Austin Region and Denver Region. The Austin Region states listed are Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Denver Region states listed are Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. This means proposals are expected to directly serve regional economic development needs within those specific states covered by the two EDA regions named in the announcement.
Awards under this competition range from an anticipated floor of $80,000 up to a ceiling of $200,000. The funding instrument is a grant, and the announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with EDA requirements. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 11.303 (Economic Development Technical Assistance), reflecting the program’s emphasis on providing planning, analysis, and implementation support rather than building large physical infrastructure.
Key dates for this competition include a posted and created date of April 18, 2013, with an application closing date of June 17, 2013, and an archive date of July 17, 2013. The funding opportunity number is EDAFY2013UC, and the title is FY 2013 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. For applicant support or issues accessing the full announcement, the notice lists regional contacts: Jessica Falk at the EDA Austin Regional Office (512-381-8168, jfalk@eda.gov) and Forlesia Willis at the EDA Denver Regional Office (303-844-5452, fwillis@eda.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2013 University Center Economic Development Program Competition?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the creation or operation of University Centers housed at accredited institutions of higher education.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to help universities (or consortia of universities) deliberately use their research capacity, talent, facilities, and convening power to strengthen regional economic ecosystems, with an emphasis on high-growth entrepreneurship.
What does EDA mean by a "University Center" in this program?
EDA describes University Centers as resource hubs based at universities that can collaborate with EDA partners and regional stakeholders to develop and carry out strategies that improve regional economic competitiveness.
What kinds of activities or services can a University Center provide under this program?
Examples listed in the announcement include technology commercialization assistance (moving innovations from lab to market), feasibility studies for proposed economic development projects, market research, economic impact analyses, training and workforce-related support, and other technical assistance that helps regions create conditions for startup formation, business expansion, and sustainable job creation.
Is the program focused on building infrastructure or providing technical assistance?
Based on the CFDA listing (11.303, Economic Development Technical Assistance), the program emphasizes technical assistance, planning, applied analysis, and implementation support rather than large physical infrastructure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, accredited private institutions of higher education, and consortia of such institutions.
Can a consortium of universities apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes consortia of eligible accredited institutions of higher education.
Are there geographic restrictions on who can apply?
Yes. Applicants must be located in, and have programs targeting, only the states within EDA's Austin Region and Denver Region, as listed in the announcement.
Which states are included in EDA's Austin Region for this competition?
The Austin Region states listed are Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Which states are included in EDA's Denver Region for this competition?
The Denver Region states listed are Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Do proposals need to focus on the listed states?
Yes. The announcement indicates proposals are expected to directly serve regional economic development needs within the specific states covered by the two EDA regions named (Austin and Denver), and that applicants must have programs targeting only those states.
What is the anticipated award size?
Awards under this competition range from an anticipated floor of $80,000 up to a ceiling of $200,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with EDA requirements.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 11.303 (Economic Development Technical Assistance).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EDAFY2013UC.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is FY 2013 University Center Economic Development Program Competition.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and created) date listed is April 18, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is June 17, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 17, 2013.
What kinds of regional outcomes is EDA aiming to support through these University Centers?
The program is intended to connect university-driven expertise with real-world regional needs related to growing jobs, expanding businesses, building stronger innovation clusters, and improving economic competitiveness, with an emphasis on high-growth entrepreneurship.
Who should applicants contact for help or questions related to the announcement?
The notice lists regional contacts: Jessica Falk at the EDA Austin Regional Office and Forlesia Willis at the EDA Denver Regional Office.
How can I contact the EDA Austin Regional Office point of contact listed in the notice?
Jessica Falk, EDA Austin Regional Office: 512-381-8168, jfalk@eda.gov.
How can I contact the EDA Denver Regional Office point of contact listed in the notice?
Forlesia Willis, EDA Denver Regional Office: 303-844-5452, fwillis@eda.gov.
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