Opportunity Information: Apply for EDA HDQ RNTA 2016 2004952
Apply for EDA HDQ RNTA 2016 2004952
- The Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smart Growth America - Small Scale Manufacturing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.303.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 2016. (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 $160,433.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Smart Growth America - Small Scale Manufacturing opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EDA HDQ RNTA 2016 2004952) was a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) under CFDA 11.303. Released on June 24, 2016, with an original closing date of August 1, 2016, it was set up to fund a single national technical assistance effort focused on small-scale manufacturing and how it can be used alongside other local economic development strategies.
At its core, the grant sought to support a national technical assistance program that helps communities strengthen small-scale manufacturing as one component of a broader approach to economic growth. EDA framed small-scale manufacturing as a complementary “economic growth driver” that, when combined with other community development tools, can help places build greater economic diversity and resilience. In practical terms, the intent was to provide guidance, capacity-building, and expertise that local or regional stakeholders could use to better foster manufacturing activity at a smaller scale, integrate it into local planning and development, and reduce overreliance on a single industry or economic trend.
The program was offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and categorized under “Other” for the funding activity, indicating it did not fit neatly into a standard bucket like construction or pure research. The emphasis on technical assistance suggests the funded work would likely involve activities such as providing training, developing and sharing best practices, offering direct support to communities, producing tools or playbooks, and helping local leaders understand how to connect small-scale manufacturing to related priorities like workforce development, real estate and zoning, entrepreneurship, supply chains, and revitalization efforts.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This narrowed the applicant pool to mission-driven nonprofit organizations capable of delivering national-level assistance and program support. The award structure also reflected a targeted approach: EDA anticipated making one award, with a maximum (award ceiling) of $160,433. That relatively modest ceiling, paired with the expectation of a single award, reinforces that this was designed as a focused technical assistance initiative rather than a large-scale capital or multi-site implementation program.
In summary, this opportunity funded one nonprofit-led, national technical assistance program designed to help communities leverage small-scale manufacturing as part of a broader economic development portfolio, with the goal of promoting long-term resilience and a more diverse economic base.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Smart Growth America - Small Scale Manufacturing (EDA)
What is the Smart Growth America - Small Scale Manufacturing opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), focused on funding a national technical assistance effort related to small-scale manufacturing.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EDA HDQ RNTA 2016 2004952.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity was offered under CFDA 11.303.
When was this funding opportunity released?
It was released on June 24, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 1, 2016.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
Was this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
It was a discretionary grant program.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The program was set up to fund a single national technical assistance effort focused on small-scale manufacturing and how it can be used alongside other local economic development strategies.
How did EDA frame small-scale manufacturing in this program?
EDA framed small-scale manufacturing as a complementary economic growth driver that can be combined with other community development tools to help communities build greater economic diversity and resilience.
What kinds of outcomes was EDA aiming for?
The grant aimed to help communities strengthen small-scale manufacturing as one part of a broader economic growth approach, supporting long-term resilience and a more diverse economic base.
What does "national technical assistance" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, it refers to a national-level program that provides guidance, capacity-building, and expertise that local or regional stakeholders can use to better foster and integrate small-scale manufacturing into economic development efforts.
What types of activities were expected to be supported by the grant?
The emphasis on technical assistance suggests activities such as training, developing and sharing best practices, offering direct support to communities, producing tools or playbooks, and helping local leaders connect small-scale manufacturing to related priorities.
What related priorities could be connected to small-scale manufacturing under this effort?
The opportunity description highlights connections to workforce development, real estate and zoning, entrepreneurship, supply chains, and revitalization efforts.
Was the opportunity focused on construction, research, or something else?
It was categorized under "Other" for the funding activity, indicating it did not fit neatly into a standard category like construction or pure research, and it emphasized technical assistance.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded.
How many awards did EDA expect to make?
EDA anticipated making one award.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $160,433.
Does the award ceiling suggest anything about the scale of the program?
Yes. The relatively modest ceiling, combined with the expectation of a single award, indicates it was designed as a focused technical assistance initiative rather than a large-scale capital or multi-site implementation program.
Was this grant intended to fund direct manufacturing operations or facilities?
The description emphasizes technical assistance (guidance, training, tools, and capacity-building). It does not describe funding for capital projects, facilities, or direct manufacturing operations.
What is meant by using small-scale manufacturing "alongside other local economic development strategies"?
In this opportunity, small-scale manufacturing was positioned as one component of a broader local economic development portfolio, meant to complement other strategies rather than serve as a standalone approach.
What problem or risk was the program trying to address for communities?
The program intended to help communities reduce overreliance on a single industry or economic trend by strengthening small-scale manufacturing as part of a diversified economic base.
What level of geographic focus was expected from the funded effort?
The funded effort was described as national in scope, providing technical assistance that communities across the country could use.
What is the simplest summary of what this grant funded?
It funded one nonprofit-led, national technical assistance program to help communities leverage small-scale manufacturing as part of broader economic development, with the goal of improving resilience and economic diversity.
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