Opportunity Information: Apply for EDAP2014
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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 2014 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 Feb 9, 2015 and posted on Nov 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 8, 2015. (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) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments.
- Pursuant to EDAs 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 2014 Economic Development Assistance Programs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDAP2014) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). The core purpose is to help economically distressed U.S. communities strengthen their regional economies by investing in projects that improve competitiveness, support innovation, and position regions for long-term growth. EDA frames the program around building strong regional economic ecosystems, meaning coordinated public, private, nonprofit, and higher education partnerships that translate local assets into job creation, business growth, and increased private-sector investment.
Under this funding announcement, EDA invites proposals for three broad types of investments tied to two major EDA authorities: the Public Works program and the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The Public Works side typically supports construction-related efforts that produce tangible economic development facilities and infrastructure, while the Economic Adjustment Assistance side supports more flexible responses to shifting economic conditions, including non-construction initiatives and strategic projects that help a region adapt to economic disruptions or structural change. In addition, the announcement includes revolving loan fund (RLF) investments, which are designed to create or expand locally managed lending pools that can provide gap financing to support business development and job creation in distressed areas. Across all project types, EDA emphasizes that its funds are meant to be strategic and catalytic, helping regions implement cohesive economic development strategies rather than funding isolated, one-off activities.
The opportunity is organized around the idea of leveraging regional assets to accomplish specific outcomes: creating jobs, attracting and leveraging private capital, encouraging sustainable economic development, and strengthening the ability of U.S. regions to compete in the global marketplace. EDA explicitly seeks applications from both rural and urban communities and encourages approaches that reflect new ideas and creative solutions, especially those that respond to rapidly evolving economic conditions. The funding activity category is listed as regional development, and the relevant CFDA numbers are 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance), which signal the main program tracks under which awards are made.
Eligibility is broad but focused on public-purpose and community-serving entities rather than private businesses or individuals. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, counties, cities or townships, special purpose units of government engaged in economic or infrastructure development, institutions of higher education (including private institutions), and public or private nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits may apply whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, but EDA generally expects nonprofit applicants to be acting in cooperation with local government officials. The governing authority referenced is the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) along with EDA regulations. A key limitation is that EDA is not authorized to award grants directly to individuals or to for-profit companies seeking to start or expand a private business; those types of requests are often redirected to state/local programs or nonprofit economic development intermediaries.
Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute a portion of project costs through non-federal sources, consistent with EDA’s statutory and regulatory requirements. While the announcement text provided does not list specific match percentages, the presence of a required match is important for project planning because applicants must demonstrate committed or realistic non-federal funding sources as part of a complete and competitive application package.
In terms of timing and submission, EDA structured this opportunity around funding cycles with specific deadlines rather than a single cutoff date. Applicants were strongly encouraged to submit electronically through Grants.gov, and the rules were strict: to be considered in a given cycle, an application had to be validated and time stamped by Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the cycle deadline. Paper submissions were allowed as an alternative, but they had to be physically received by the appropriate EDA regional office by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline, with delivery confirmation, and EDA would not accept faxed or emailed applications. Late applications were not reviewed for that cycle. The opportunity was posted November 25, 2013, later archived, and reflects a rolling cycle structure that covered portions of FY 2014 and an early FY 2015 cycle, with applicants directed to the specific section of the full announcement for the exact cycle schedule and rules.
For applicant support and questions, EDA directs prospective applicants to contact the EDA representative for their state, with a full list available on EDA’s website. This matters because EDA’s regional and state representatives often serve as the first stop for clarifying eligibility, fit with program goals, application components, and how a proposed project aligns with EDA investment priorities and regional economic development strategies.
FY 2014 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP2014) - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Economic Development Assistance Programs opportunity (EDAP2014)?
EDAP2014 (Funding Opportunity Number EDAP2014) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). It supports investments intended to help economically distressed U.S. communities strengthen their regional economies.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to help economically distressed communities improve regional competitiveness, support innovation, and position their regions for long-term economic growth. EDA emphasizes building strong regional economic ecosystems through coordinated partnerships across public, private, nonprofit, and higher education sectors.
What outcomes is EDA trying to achieve through these awards?
EDA highlights outcomes such as creating jobs, attracting and leveraging private-sector capital, encouraging sustainable economic development, and strengthening the ability of U.S. regions to compete in the global marketplace.
What types of projects does this opportunity support?
EDA invites proposals for three broad types of investments tied to two main authorities: Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) investments. Public Works typically supports construction-related projects that produce economic development facilities and infrastructure. Economic Adjustment Assistance supports more flexible responses to changing economic conditions and can include non-construction and strategic initiatives. RLF investments support locally managed lending pools to provide gap financing for business development and job creation in distressed areas.
What is the difference between Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance under this announcement?
Public Works generally focuses on construction-related efforts that result in tangible facilities and infrastructure connected to economic development. Economic Adjustment Assistance is more flexible and supports strategic initiatives that help a region adapt to economic disruptions or structural change, including non-construction projects.
What are Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) investments in this program?
RLF investments are designed to create or expand a locally managed pool of loan funds that can provide gap financing. The intent is to support business development and job creation in economically distressed areas.
Does EDA prefer certain kinds of approaches or project designs?
EDA emphasizes strategic and catalytic investments that help regions implement cohesive economic development strategies. The program is not intended to fund isolated, one-off activities; it is framed around strengthening regional economic ecosystems and leveraging regional assets.
Is this opportunity only for rural communities, or can urban communities apply too?
EDA explicitly seeks applications from both rural and urban communities.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as regional development.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA numbers listed are 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but focused on public-purpose and community-serving entities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, counties, cities or townships, special purpose units of government involved in economic or infrastructure development, institutions of higher education (including private institutions), and public or private nonprofit organizations.
Can nonprofit organizations apply if they are not a 501(c)(3)?
Yes. Nonprofits may apply whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, based on the information provided. EDA generally expects nonprofit applicants to act in cooperation with local government officials.
Are individuals eligible to apply for EDAP2014 funding?
No. EDA is not authorized to award grants directly to individuals under this opportunity.
Can a for-profit company apply to get funding to start or expand a private business?
No. EDA is not authorized to make awards directly to for-profit companies seeking to start or expand a private business under this announcement. Those types of requests are often redirected to state or local programs or nonprofit economic development intermediaries.
What laws or regulations govern this opportunity?
The governing authority referenced is the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), along with EDA regulations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing (matching) is required, meaning applicants should plan to cover a portion of total project costs using non-federal sources, consistent with EDA statutory and regulatory requirements.
Does the information provided list the required match percentage?
No. The provided summary notes that a match is required but does not include specific match percentages. Applicants are expected to demonstrate committed or realistic non-federal funding sources as part of a complete and competitive application.
How does the application timing work for this opportunity?
EDA structured this opportunity around funding cycles with specific deadlines rather than a single cutoff date. The summary indicates the cycle schedule and detailed rules were provided in the full announcement (in a specific section referenced for exact deadlines and cycle rules).
How do applicants submit an application?
Applicants were strongly encouraged to submit electronically through Grants.gov. Paper submissions were allowed as an alternative if they were physically received by the appropriate EDA regional office by the stated deadline time.
What are the rules for on-time electronic submission through Grants.gov?
To be considered in a given cycle, the application had to be validated and time stamped by Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the cycle deadline.
What are the rules for on-time paper submission?
Paper applications had to be physically received by the appropriate EDA regional office by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline. The summary also notes paper submissions needed delivery confirmation.
Are faxed or emailed applications accepted?
No. EDA would not accept faxed or emailed applications under this opportunity.
What happens if an application is late?
Late applications were not reviewed for that cycle.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 25, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
The summary indicates the opportunity was later archived and describes it as covering portions of FY 2014 and an early FY 2015 cycle. Based on that description, it is not presented as a currently open opportunity in the provided information.
Who should applicants contact with questions about fit, eligibility, or application requirements?
EDA directs prospective applicants to contact the EDA representative for their state. A full list of state representatives is available on EDA's website. The summary notes these representatives often help clarify eligibility, fit with program goals, application components, and alignment with EDA investment priorities and regional strategies.
What does EDA mean by "regional economic ecosystems" in this opportunity?
EDA frames the program around coordinated public, private, nonprofit, and higher education partnerships that translate local assets into outcomes like job creation, business growth, and increased private-sector investment.
Does EDA encourage innovative or non-traditional solutions?
Yes. EDA encourages approaches that reflect new ideas and creative solutions, especially those responding to rapidly evolving economic conditions.
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