Austin FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Austin's EDA grant from 2021-2023 supports economic development in distressed areas through planning and technical assistance, now requiring applications via the EDGE platform.
Funder: Department of Commerce
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted on a continuing basis)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per award; typical awards: $70,000 (planning), $100,000 (technical assistance); duration 12–36 months
Summary: Supports economic development, job creation, and private investment in distressed U.S. regions through planning and local technical assistance projects.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the EDGE platform; Grants.gov submissions are no longer accepted.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the Department of Commerce, provides funding for planning and local technical assistance projects that promote economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas. The program supports a range of activities, including the development and implementation of regional economic development plans, feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency planning, and other technical assistance efforts that build local and regional capacity for economic growth and resiliency.
The program is open to a variety of eligible entities and is designed to be flexible, supporting both long-term strategic planning and short-term technical assistance needs. Funding is available for projects that align with EDA’s investment priorities and demonstrate the potential for positive economic impact in distressed communities.
