OpportunityTitle: FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs &#173; Application submission and program requirements for EDA&#8217;s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs.
CategoryExplanation: The Economic Development Administration&apos;s (EDA&apos;s) mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for economic growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA fulfills this mission through strategic investments and partnerships that create the regional economic ecosystems required to foster globally competitive regions throughout the United States. EDA supports development in economically distressed areas of the United States by fostering job creation and attracting private investment. Specifically, under the Economic Development Assistance programs (EDAP) Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement, EDA will make construction, non-construction, and revolving loan fund investments under the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Programs. Grants made under these programs will leverage regional assets to support the implementation of regional economic development strategies designed to create jobs, leverage private capital, encourage economic development, and strengthen America&apos;s ability to compete in the global marketplace. Through the EDAP FFO, EDA solicits applications from rural and urban communities to develop initiatives that advance new ideas and creative approaches to address rapidly evolving economic conditions.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n):  (i) District Organization of a designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, 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 the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. &#167; 3122) and 13 C.F.R. &#167; 300.3. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or to for profit entities.  Requests from such entities will not be considered for funding.
Description: Under this FFO, EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA&#8217;s Public Works and EAA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive- merit-basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: http://www.eda.gov/contact/
GrantorContactText: the EDA representative for your state. A complete list of EDA representatives is available on EDA&apos;s website at http://www.eda.gov/contact/
CloseDateExplanation: 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.