Opportunity Information: Apply for EDAP2016
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- The DOC-EDA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs Application submission and program requirements for EDA’s 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, 11.307.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 26, 2015 and posted on Oct 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by There are no submission deadlines under this opportunity. Proposals and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new EDAP FFO.. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDAP2016) is a discretionary, competitive funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (DOC-EDA). It covers two of EDA's core programs, Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA), and is intended to help economically distressed communities move toward long-term, self-sustaining growth. The central idea behind the announcement is that EDA will make targeted investments that build on existing regional strengths, support locally driven economic development strategies, and encourage fresh, practical approaches that lead to measurable economic improvement.
This opportunity is designed to support a broad range of project types, including construction and non-construction activities, technical assistance efforts, and revolving loan fund (RLF) projects. In practice, that means applicants can seek support for traditional capital projects that improve the physical foundations for growth (often associated with Public Works), as well as strategy-based or recovery-oriented efforts that help regions respond to economic disruption or transition (often associated with EAA). The emphasis is on projects that can demonstrate a clear connection to economic development outcomes such as job creation, increased regional competitiveness, and attracting or leveraging private investment. EDA frames these awards as strategic investments, meaning the proposed work should not be isolated or one-off, but instead should fit into a broader economic development plan for the region and show how it will advance prosperity in a distressed area.
Funding can be issued either as grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the nature of the project and the level of federal involvement anticipated during performance. The activity category is listed as "Other," which reflects that the program supports several kinds of economic development interventions rather than a single narrow service area. Awards under this announcement fall under CFDA numbers 11.300 and 11.307, corresponding to EDA's economic development assistance programs that typically cover infrastructure, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan activities tied to economic adjustment and public works improvements.
Eligibility is intentionally broad, which aligns with EDA's role as a place-based economic development agency that works with many kinds of regional actors. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories). The announcement also indicates that additional types of applicants may be eligible under an "Others" category, implying that EDA may consider entities not explicitly listed if they meet program rules described in the full funding opportunity.
A notable feature of this particular announcement is that it does not have a fixed submission deadline. Instead, proposals and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until EDA publishes a new EDAP funding opportunity. This rolling intake structure is often used for programs where communities may need to apply when projects are ready or when economic conditions shift, rather than trying to match a single annual deadline. The opportunity was posted and created on October 26, 2015, and it remains open in the sense described above until superseded by a later announcement.
In terms of scale, the award ceiling listed is $3,000,000 per award. While the number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data, the ceiling gives a sense of the upper range EDA is prepared to fund for a single project under this notice, with actual award sizes typically depending on project scope, the type of activity (construction versus non-construction), the demonstrated regional need, and how strongly the application aligns with program priorities and eligibility requirements.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at communities facing economic distress and is structured to help them turn strategic plans into implementable projects, whether that involves building or upgrading infrastructure needed for business growth, providing specialized technical assistance to strengthen regional capacity, supporting economic adjustment initiatives in response to major job losses or structural change, or capitalizing a revolving loan fund to expand access to financing for local businesses. EDA's stated purpose across these investments is to advance economic prosperity by leveraging regional assets, promoting job creation, and encouraging private-sector investment, with awards made on a competitive, merit-based basis.
FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP2016) FAQs
What is the FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs opportunity (EDAP2016)?
The FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDAP2016) is a discretionary, competitive funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (DOC-EDA). It is intended to help economically distressed communities move toward long-term, self-sustaining economic growth through targeted investments tied to measurable economic outcomes.
Which EDA programs are included under EDAP2016?
This opportunity covers two of EDA's core programs: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA). Together, they support a range of construction and non-construction efforts that advance locally driven economic development strategies in distressed regions.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to make targeted investments that build on existing regional strengths, support locally driven economic development strategies, and encourage practical approaches that lead to measurable economic improvement (such as job creation, increased regional competitiveness, and attracting or leveraging private investment).
What kinds of projects can be funded under this announcement?
EDAP2016 is designed to support a broad range of project types, including:
- Construction activities
- Non-construction activities
- Technical assistance efforts
- Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) projects
Does this opportunity support both infrastructure and strategy-based efforts?
Yes. Applicants may seek support for traditional capital projects that improve the physical foundations for growth (often associated with Public Works) as well as strategy-based or recovery-oriented efforts that help regions respond to economic disruption or transition (often associated with Economic Adjustment Assistance).
What outcomes does EDA emphasize for proposed projects?
Proposed projects are expected to show a clear connection to economic development outcomes, including job creation, increased regional competitiveness, and attracting or leveraging private investment.
Does EDA expect projects to be part of a broader plan?
Yes. EDA frames these awards as strategic investments, meaning the work should not be isolated or one-off. Proposed activities should fit into a broader economic development plan for the region and show how the project will advance prosperity in a distressed area.
Is EDAP2016 a grant program, a cooperative agreement program, or both?
Funding may be issued either as grants or cooperative agreements. The choice depends on the nature of the project and the level of federal involvement anticipated during performance.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. The announcement describes the opportunity as discretionary and competitive, with awards made on a competitive, merit-based basis.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the program supports multiple kinds of economic development interventions rather than a single narrow service area.
What CFDA numbers apply to EDAP2016?
Awards under this announcement fall under CFDA numbers 11.300 and 11.307, which correspond to EDA economic development assistance programs that typically cover infrastructure, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan activities tied to economic adjustment and public works improvements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Other nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories)
Can entities not explicitly listed still be eligible?
The announcement indicates that additional types of applicants may be eligible under an "Others" category. This implies EDA may consider entities not explicitly listed if they meet the program rules described in the full funding opportunity.
Is there a fixed application deadline?
No. This announcement does not have a fixed submission deadline. Proposals and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until EDA publishes a new EDAP funding opportunity.
How does the rolling submission process work?
Applications are accepted on an ongoing (rolling) basis, allowing communities to apply when projects are ready or when economic conditions shift, rather than requiring submission by a single annual deadline. The opportunity remains open until it is superseded by a later EDAP announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on October 26, 2015, and remains open as described (rolling intake) until replaced by a new EDAP funding opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this announcement is $3,000,000 per award. Actual award sizes may vary based on project scope and other factors described in the announcement.
How many awards will EDA make under this opportunity?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided information.
What factors can influence the size of an award?
While the ceiling is $3,000,000, actual award size typically depends on the project scope, the type of activity (construction versus non-construction), the demonstrated regional need, and how strongly the application aligns with program priorities and eligibility requirements.
Who is this opportunity designed to help?
This opportunity is aimed at communities facing economic distress, with a focus on helping them turn strategic plans into implementable projects that support long-term, self-sustaining growth.
What are examples of the types of needs EDAP2016 can address?
Based on the announcement description, EDAP2016 can support efforts such as building or upgrading infrastructure needed for business growth, providing specialized technical assistance to strengthen regional capacity, supporting economic adjustment initiatives in response to major job losses or structural change, and capitalizing a revolving loan fund to expand access to financing for local businesses.
What is the overall purpose of EDA's investments through EDAP2016?
EDA's stated purpose across these investments is to advance economic prosperity by leveraging regional assets, promoting job creation, and encouraging private-sector investment in economically distressed areas.
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