Opportunity Information: Apply for EDA10312008RESEARCH
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- The Economic Development Administration in the community development other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Innovation Systems Research Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.312 Research and Evaluation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 4, 2008 and posted on Oct 31, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 2008. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments.
- Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and recipients of EDA investment assistance include a District Organization an Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes a State a 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 an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education and a public or private non profit organization or association.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Regional Innovation Systems Research Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) focused on improving what policymakers and practitioners actually know about how regional innovation systems work. EDA is responding to a common problem in regional development: while the idea of building innovation-driven regional economies is widely discussed, the practical ingredients of a strong regional innovation system are not clearly defined, and there is limited evidence on how regions should choose or design an innovation system that fits their specific competitive advantages. The opportunity is aimed at launching a research program that can fill these gaps and produce findings that translate into better regional development policy, especially in places facing economic distress in rural and urban areas.
At the center of the research agenda is the need to identify what makes an innovation system effective at the regional level. EDA highlights several open questions it wants qualified researchers to tackle: what the critical elements of a high-performing regional innovation system are, how a region should assess its own strengths and then select an innovation model that matches those strengths, and what role public policy should play in creating, sustaining, or strengthening these systems given that regions differ widely in industry mix, workforce capabilities, institutions, and economic conditions. A key expectation is that the research will clarify the interaction between public policy and innovation outcomes in different regional contexts, helping EDA and other decision-makers understand which approaches are likely to work, where, and why.
Because innovation-led regional development is a challenge faced across many developed countries, EDA anticipates that strong proposals will look beyond the United States and incorporate international comparisons. The intent is to identify, document, and analyze best practices from around the world, then translate the lessons into insights that can inform U.S. regional development strategies. The grant sits within EDA's Research and Evaluation Program (CFDA 11.312) under its National Technical Assistance, Training, Research and Evaluation efforts, which support research and technical assistance designed to promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed regions.
In terms of funding details, this opportunity uses a grant funding instrument with an award ceiling of $300,000 and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is EDA10312008RESEARCH, and the official title is Regional Innovation Systems Research Project. Key dates listed include an original closing date of November 17, 2008, later updated to a current closing date of December 1, 2008, with the posting dated October 31, 2008 and an archive date of February 1, 2009.
Eligibility is broad and reflects EDA's authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), as amended. Eligible applicants include state governments; counties; cities and other political subdivisions (including special district governments and special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development); federally recognized Native American tribal governments (and consortia of tribes); institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, private, and consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations or associations, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as specified in the announcement). In short, EDA is inviting applications from qualified research-capable entities across government, higher education, tribal governments, and the nonprofit sector that can credibly design and execute a rigorous research program aligned with the questions in the announcement.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Jamie Lipsey at EDA, reachable by phone at 202-482-3467 or by email at jlipsey@eda.doc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Regional Innovation Systems Research Project (EDA)
What is the Regional Innovation Systems Research Project?
The Regional Innovation Systems Research Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support research that improves what policymakers and practitioners know about how regional innovation systems work and how they can be designed to fit a region's competitive advantages.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to launch a research program that fills common evidence gaps in regional development. EDA is seeking research that clarifies the practical ingredients of strong regional innovation systems and produces findings that translate into better regional development policy, especially in economically distressed rural and urban areas.
What problem is EDA trying to solve with this research program?
EDA notes that innovation-driven regional development is widely discussed, but the specific elements of a high-performing regional innovation system are not clearly defined, and there is limited evidence to guide how regions should choose or design an innovation system aligned to their strengths.
What kinds of research questions does EDA want applicants to address?
EDA highlights several open questions, including: what the critical elements of a high-performing regional innovation system are; how a region should assess its strengths and select an innovation model that fits those strengths; and what role public policy should play in creating, sustaining, or strengthening regional innovation systems across different regional contexts.
What is EDA looking for regarding public policy and innovation outcomes?
A key expectation is that the research will clarify how public policy interacts with innovation outcomes in different regional contexts, helping decision-makers understand which approaches are likely to work, where they are likely to work, and why.
Does EDA encourage international comparisons in proposals?
Yes. EDA anticipates that strong proposals will look beyond the United States and incorporate international comparisons, documenting and analyzing best practices from around the world and translating lessons learned into insights relevant to U.S. regional development strategies.
What program within EDA does this opportunity fall under?
This grant is part of EDA's Research and Evaluation Program (CFDA 11.312) under National Technical Assistance, Training, Research and Evaluation efforts.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EDA10312008RESEARCH.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is Regional Innovation Systems Research Project.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is October 31, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The opportunity lists an original closing date of November 17, 2008, and a later updated current closing date of December 1, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 1, 2009.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad under EDA's authorizing statute (the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), as amended). Eligible applicants include state governments; counties; cities and other political subdivisions (including special district governments and special purpose units engaged in economic or infrastructure development); federally recognized Native American tribal governments (and consortia of tribes); institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, private, and consortia); and public or private nonprofit organizations or associations (including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, as specified in the announcement).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are eligible, including public institutions, state-controlled institutions, private institutions, and consortia of higher education institutions.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible, including consortia of tribes.
Are nonprofits eligible, and do they need 501(c)(3) status?
Public or private nonprofit organizations or associations are eligible, and the announcement specifies that nonprofits may be eligible with or without 501(c)(3) status (as described in the opportunity information).
What types of local governments are eligible?
Eligible local government applicants include counties, cities, and other political subdivisions. The eligibility description also includes special district governments and special purpose units of government engaged in economic or infrastructure development.
What should applicants do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement can contact the listed point of contact: Jamie Lipsey at EDA.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Jamie Lipsey at EDA.
How can I reach the point of contact?
Jamie Lipsey can be reached by phone at 202-482-3467 or by email at jlipsey@eda.doc.gov.
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