Chicago FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
EDA offers planning and technical assistance grants for US economic development in distressed areas, requiring application via the new EDGE platform.
Funder: Department of Commerce
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted on a continuing basis until superseded or funds are expended)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per award; typical awards: $70,000 (Planning), $100,000 (Local Technical Assistance); duration 12–36 months
Summary: Supports planning and technical assistance projects that foster economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed U.S. regions.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the EDGE platform (sfgrants.eda.gov); Grants.gov submissions are no longer accepted.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department of Commerce, supports projects that advance economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas. Funding is available for two main program areas:
- Planning: Includes Partnership Planning (for EDA-designated District Organizations and Indian Tribes), Short-Term Planning, and State Planning awards. These support the creation, implementation, and revision of regional economic development strategies (CEDS) to build capacity and guide economic prosperity and resiliency.
- Local Technical Assistance: Strengthens the capacity of local, regional, or state organizations and institutions to undertake and promote effective economic development programs. Eligible projects include feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning.
The program is designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of regions facing economic challenges, with a focus on supporting high-quality job creation and retention, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed.
