OpportunityTitle: EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-STEMTALENT
CategoryExplanation: The STEM Talent Challenge seeks to develop or expand regional workforce capacity to support high-growth, high-wage entrepreneurial ventures, industries of the future (which usually includes industries that leverage emerging technologies), and other innovation-driven businesses that have a high likelihood of accelerating economic competitiveness and job creation in their respective regions and in the United States.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under this NOFO include:  &#8226; A State;  &#8226; An Indian tribe;  &#8226; A city or other political subdivision of a State;  &#8226; An entity that is&#8212;  &#61655; a nonprofit organization,  &#61655; an institution of higher education,  &#61655; a public-private partnership,  &#61655; a science or research park,  &#61655; a Federal laboratory,  &#61655; an economic development organization or similar entity;  and has an application that is supported by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a native organization; or  &#8226; A consortium of any of the eligible applicants listed above.  EDA is not authorized to provide assistance to individuals under this Program. Applications from individuals will not be considered for funding.
Description: EDA is seeking applications from eligible applicants to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) apprenticeship models that complement their respective region&#8217;s innovation economy. The STEM Talent Challenge seeks to develop or expand regional workforce capacity to support high-growth, high-wage entrepreneurial ventures, industries of the future (which usually includes industries that leverage emerging technologies), and other innovation-driven businesses that have a high likelihood of accelerating economic competitiveness and job creation in their respective regions and in the United States.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: OIE Email
GrantorContactText: OIE@eda.gov