Opportunity Information: Apply for EDAP2015
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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 2015 Economic Development Assistance Programs Application submission and program requirements for EDAs Public Works and Economic Adjustment 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 Feb 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The next two deadlines for FY 2015 are listed below. 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 by 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 staff, however, may provide feedback to the applicant and may advise the applicant to resubmit or provide additional documentation for consideration during the following funding cycle. EDA will not accept facsimile or email transmissions of applications. The next two funding cycle deadlines are March 12, 2015 for funding cycle 2 of FY 2015 and June 12, 2015 for funding cycle 3 of FY 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 2015 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP) funding opportunity (EDAP2015) is a discretionary, competitive grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). Its overall aim is to help economically distressed communities, both rural and urban, strengthen regional economies by funding projects that lead to job creation, greater private-sector investment, and improved long-term competitiveness. EDA frames this work around building "regional economic ecosystems" and supporting strategies that help U.S. regions adapt to changing economic conditions through innovation, new ideas, and creative approaches grounded in local and regional assets.
This opportunity specifically supports EDA investments under two major program authorities: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance. Through these programs, EDA solicits applications for a range of project types, including construction and non-construction activities, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund (RLF) projects. Public Works investments generally align with economic development facilities and infrastructure that enable business growth and job creation, while Economic Adjustment Assistance is geared toward helping regions respond to economic disruption or distress and implement recovery or transformation strategies. Across both tracks, the emphasis is on projects that fit within broader regional economic development strategies and that can leverage other resources rather than operating in isolation.
The funding is tied to CFDA program numbers 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance). Awards are made on a merit basis, meaning applications are evaluated competitively rather than funded automatically, and EDA positions its role as providing strategic investments that can catalyze larger economic outcomes. The program encourages initiatives that build on existing strengths in a region and that demonstrate credible pathways to creating jobs, attracting private capital, and improving the region's capacity to compete in the national and global economy.
Cost sharing is required, so applicants should expect to provide a matching contribution rather than relying on federal funds alone. While the provided excerpt does not specify the exact percentage, the presence of a mandatory match signals that applicants need to plan for committed non-federal resources and be ready to document them during the application process. This match requirement also reinforces EDA's focus on leveraging: EDA funding is intended to complement and mobilize additional public, private, or institutional investment.
Eligibility is broad but defined by EDA's authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), and the implementing regulations at 13 C.F.R. 300.3. Eligible applicants include district organizations; federally recognized Indian Tribes (or consortia of Tribes); states, cities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, and consortia of such subdivisions); institutions of higher education (and consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision. The opportunity listing also explicitly includes common categories such as state governments, local governments, special district governments, public and private higher education institutions, and nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations). At the same time, EDA makes clear that it cannot award grants directly to individuals or to for-profit companies seeking to start or expand a private business, although those inquiries may be redirected to other state or local financing and development channels.
For FY 2015, the announcement is organized around funding cycles with firm submission deadlines. EDA strongly encourages applicants to submit electronically through Grants.gov, and to be considered for a given funding cycle, the application must be validated and time-stamped by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the relevant deadline date. Applicants who submit paper applications may do so by delivering them to the appropriate EDA regional office, but the package must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline and the applicant must use a carrier service that provides delivery confirmation. EDA will not accept applications by fax or email. The next two deadlines listed for FY 2015 in the announcement were March 12, 2015 (funding cycle 2) and June 12, 2015 (funding cycle 3). Late applications are not reviewed for that cycle, though EDA staff may provide feedback and suggest resubmission in a later cycle.
Finally, the opportunity points applicants to EDA's website (www.eda.gov) for more information and notes that applicants can contact the EDA representative for their state if they have trouble accessing the full announcement. A directory of EDA representatives is provided via EDA's contact page (http://www.eda.gov/contact/). This is an important practical detail because EDA's regional structure often plays a hands-on role in guiding applicants on fit, eligibility, and the alignment of proposed projects with EDA program goals and regional economic development strategies.
FAQs: FY 2015 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP2015)
What is the FY 2015 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP) opportunity?
EDAP2015 is a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity offering grants and cooperative agreements from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). It is aimed at helping economically distressed communities strengthen regional economies through projects that support job creation, increased private-sector investment, and improved long-term competitiveness.
Who runs EDAP2015?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Is EDAP2015 competitive or first-come, first-served?
It is competitive. Awards are made on a merit basis, meaning applications are evaluated against others rather than being funded automatically.
What kinds of communities is EDAP intended to help?
EDAP is intended to help economically distressed communities in both rural and urban areas.
What outcomes is EDA looking for with EDAP investments?
Projects are expected to contribute to outcomes such as job creation, greater private-sector investment, and improved regional competitiveness over the long term.
How does EDA describe the strategy behind these investments?
EDA frames this work around building "regional economic ecosystems" and supporting strategies that help regions adapt to changing economic conditions through innovation, new ideas, and creative approaches grounded in local and regional assets.
What program authorities does this opportunity support?
This opportunity supports EDA investments under two major program authorities: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance.
What is the difference between Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance under this opportunity?
Public Works generally aligns with economic development facilities and infrastructure that enable business growth and job creation. Economic Adjustment Assistance is geared toward helping regions respond to economic disruption or distress and implement recovery or transformation strategies.
What types of projects can be funded under EDAP2015?
EDA solicits a range of project types, including construction and non-construction activities, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund (RLF) projects.
Does EDA expect projects to connect to a broader regional strategy?
Yes. Across both Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance, EDA emphasizes projects that fit within broader regional economic development strategies rather than operating in isolation.
What is meant by EDA funding being a "strategic investment"?
EDA positions its role as making strategic investments intended to catalyze larger economic outcomes, including leveraging other resources and supporting credible pathways to jobs, private capital, and stronger competitiveness.
What CFDA program numbers are associated with EDAP2015?
The funding is tied to CFDA 11.300 (Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities) and 11.307 (Economic Adjustment Assistance).
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, meaning applicants should expect to provide a matching contribution rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
Does the announcement specify the exact match percentage?
No. The information provided indicates that a match is mandatory, but it does not specify the exact percentage in the excerpt.
What does EDA expect regarding the match contribution?
Applicants should plan for committed non-federal resources and be prepared to document them during the application process. The match requirement reflects EDA's emphasis on leveraging additional public, private, or institutional investment.
Who is eligible to apply for EDAP2015?
Eligibility is defined by EDA's authorizing statute (the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, PWEDA) and the implementing regulations at 13 C.F.R. 300.3. Eligible applicants include district organizations; federally recognized Indian Tribes (or consortia of Tribes); states, cities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, and consortia of such subdivisions); institutions of higher education (and consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity listing includes nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) organizations, and also includes public or private nonprofit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision.
Are higher education institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education and consortia of such institutions are included as eligible applicants.
Are state and local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. The listing explicitly includes state governments, local governments, special district governments, and political subdivisions such as cities and counties (including certain special purpose units and consortia).
Can individuals apply for EDAP2015 funding?
No. EDA cannot award grants directly to individuals.
Can for-profit companies apply for EDAP2015 to start or expand a private business?
No. EDA states it cannot award grants directly to for-profit companies seeking to start or expand a private business. Such inquiries may be redirected to other state or local financing and development channels.
How are applications submitted?
EDA strongly encourages electronic submission through Grants.gov. Paper applications may be submitted by delivering them to the appropriate EDA regional office under the stated receipt requirements.
What is the deadline time for electronic submissions via Grants.gov?
To be considered for a funding cycle, the application must be validated and time-stamped by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the relevant deadline date.
What is required for paper application submissions?
Paper applications may be delivered to the appropriate EDA regional office, but they must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time on the deadline date. The applicant must use a carrier service that provides delivery confirmation.
Can applications be submitted by fax or email?
No. EDA will not accept applications by fax or email.
What were the listed FY 2015 deadlines mentioned in the announcement?
The next two deadlines listed were March 12, 2015 (funding cycle 2) and June 12, 2015 (funding cycle 3).
What happens if an application is late?
Late applications are not reviewed for that cycle. However, EDA staff may provide feedback and suggest resubmission in a later cycle.
Where can applicants find more information about EDAP2015?
The opportunity points applicants to EDA's website at www.eda.gov for more information.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants can contact the EDA representative for their state. A directory of EDA representatives is available via EDA's contact page at http://www.eda.gov/contact/.
Why is contacting the EDA regional representative helpful?
The announcement notes EDA's regional structure often plays a hands-on role in guiding applicants on fit, eligibility, and alignment of proposed projects with EDA program goals and regional economic development strategies.
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