Opportunity Information: Apply for EDA HDQ OIE 2014 2004219
Apply for EDA HDQ OIE 2014 2004219
- The Department of Commerce 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 Regional Innovation Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.020 Cluster Grants 11.030 Science and Research Park Development Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 4, 2014 and posted on Sep 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 3, 2014. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education 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) City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments.
- Pursuant to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance under this FFO include a(n) 1. a State 2. an Indian tribe 3. a city or other political subdivision of a State 4. an entity that a. is a nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, a public private partnership, a science or research park, a Federal laboratory, or an economic development organization or similar entity and b. has an application that is supported by a State or a political subdivision of a State or 5. a consortium of any of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (4). For Science and Research Park Development Grants only, in addition to the types of applicants listed above, the following applicants are also eligible to apply 6. a Hospital 7. a Commercial organization or 8. a consortium of any of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (7).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Regional Innovation Grants opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), is designed to help regions build stronger, more connected innovation-driven economies. The program grows out of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 and aligns with the Department of Commerce FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan goal of developing globally competitive regions. At its core, the opportunity focuses on commercialization and entrepreneurship: taking promising ideas and research and helping them move toward market-ready products, new companies, and job creation through coordinated regional strategies.
EDA framed these awards under a broader umbrella called the Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) Program, which combines the longstanding i6 Challenge with two additional competitions. Applicants can apply to one or multiple competitions, but they are not required to submit more than one proposal. Across the RIS Program, EDA is looking to fund capacity-building work such as establishing or strengthening Proof of Concept and Commercialization Centers, scaling existing commercialization programs, conducting feasibility studies tied to building or expanding science and research parks, and addressing common gaps that early-stage companies face, particularly limited access to seed funding and other early capital.
The funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number EDA-HDQ-OIE-2014-2004219) is a discretionary grant program, categorized under economic development with a specific emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. The award amount ranges from a floor of $1 up to a ceiling of $500,000 per award, and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of the total project cost from non-federal sources. The opportunity was posted on September 4, 2014, with an application deadline of November 3, 2014, and it was archived on December 3, 2014.
The RIS Program includes three distinct competitions. First, the 2014 i6 Challenge supports regional efforts that accelerate technology commercialization and entrepreneurship, typically by building partnerships and systems that help innovations move from lab to market. Second, Science and Research Park Development Grants support planning and development work related to science and research parks, including feasibility studies and efforts tied to the creation or expansion of facilities that anchor innovation ecosystems. Third, Cluster Grants for Seed Capital Funds are aimed at strengthening innovation clusters by helping close early-stage financing gaps, supporting the formation or growth of seed capital resources that are connected to a regional cluster strategy. In the source data, the CFDA references include 11.020 for Cluster Grants and 11.030 for Science and Research Park Development Grants.
Eligibility is intentionally broad to reflect the regional nature of innovation strategies. Eligible applicants include state governments; cities, townships, counties, and special districts; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). The underlying statute also allows applications from public-private partnerships, science or research parks, federal laboratories, economic development organizations, and similar entities, as long as the application is supported by a state or a political subdivision of a state. Consortia of eligible entities are also allowed, reinforcing EDA's emphasis on collaboration. For the Science and Research Park Development Grants competition specifically, eligibility expands further to include hospitals and commercial organizations, as well as consortia that include those entities, recognizing that research parks often involve clinical partners and private-sector developers or operators.
For applicants seeking more information or having trouble accessing the full announcement, EDA directed inquiries to Julie Kirk, Director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at oie@eda.gov, and referenced an additional information link associated with the EDA Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
FY 2014 Regional Innovation Grants (EDA RIS Program) FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Regional Innovation Grants opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) discretionary grant opportunity designed to help regions build stronger, more connected, innovation-driven economies. The focus is on commercialization and entrepreneurship: helping promising ideas and research move toward market-ready products, new companies, and job creation through coordinated regional strategies.
Which federal office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and it is framed within EDA's Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) Program.
What is the program framework or umbrella for these awards?
EDA organized these awards under the Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) Program, which combines the longstanding i6 Challenge with two additional competitions.
What is the main goal of the RIS Program?
The program aims to support regions in developing globally competitive, innovation-driven economies by strengthening commercialization and entrepreneurial capacity through coordinated regional efforts.
What law or policy context does this opportunity come from?
The opportunity grows out of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 and aligns with the Department of Commerce FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan goal of developing globally competitive regions.
What types of activities is EDA looking to fund?
EDA is looking to fund capacity-building efforts that support commercialization and entrepreneurship, including:
- Establishing or strengthening Proof of Concept and Commercialization Centers
- Scaling existing commercialization programs
- Conducting feasibility studies tied to building or expanding science and research parks
- Addressing common early-stage company gaps, especially limited access to seed funding and other early capital
How many competitions are included in the RIS Program?
There are three distinct competitions: the 2014 i6 Challenge, Science and Research Park Development Grants, and Cluster Grants for Seed Capital Funds.
What is the 2014 i6 Challenge competition about?
The i6 Challenge supports regional efforts that accelerate technology commercialization and entrepreneurship, typically by building partnerships and systems that help innovations move from lab to market.
What are Science and Research Park Development Grants intended to support?
They support planning and development work related to science and research parks, including feasibility studies and efforts tied to the creation or expansion of facilities that anchor innovation ecosystems.
What are Cluster Grants for Seed Capital Funds intended to support?
They aim to strengthen innovation clusters by helping close early-stage financing gaps and supporting the formation or growth of seed capital resources connected to a regional cluster strategy.
Can an applicant apply to more than one competition?
Yes. Applicants can apply to one or multiple competitions, but they are not required to submit more than one proposal.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EDA-HDQ-OIE-2014-2004219.
What type of grant program is this?
It is a discretionary grant program categorized under economic development with a specific emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship.
What is the award amount range?
The stated award floor is $1 and the ceiling is $500,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of the total project cost from non-federal sources.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
It was posted on September 4, 2014. The application deadline was November 3, 2014.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The announcement was archived on December 3, 2014, indicating it is no longer active under that posting.
Who is eligible to apply (general eligibility)?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- Local governments (cities, townships, counties, and special districts)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status)
Are public-private partnerships or consortia allowed to apply?
Yes. The underlying statute allows applications from public-private partnerships, science or research parks, federal laboratories, economic development organizations, and similar entities, as long as the application is supported by a state or a political subdivision of a state. Consortia of eligible entities are also allowed.
Are there additional eligible entity types for the Science and Research Park Development Grants competition?
Yes. For that competition specifically, eligibility expands further to include hospitals and commercial organizations, as well as consortia that include those entities.
Does the opportunity reference CFDA numbers?
Yes. The source data references CFDA 11.020 for Cluster Grants and CFDA 11.030 for Science and Research Park Development Grants.
Where can applicants direct questions or request help accessing the full announcement?
EDA directed inquiries to Julie Kirk, Director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at oie@eda.gov. The announcement also referenced an additional information link associated with the EDA Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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