Denver FY 2021 - FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Denver's FY21-23 EDA grant supports economic development in distressed areas through planning and technical assistance, now requiring applications via the new 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 planning and technical assistance projects in economically distressed U.S. regions, with a focus on job creation and regional resiliency.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the EDGE platform; Grants.gov submissions are no longer accepted.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), funds 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.
The program is open to a variety of eligible entities and is designed to foster regional prosperity and resiliency, particularly in areas facing high unemployment or low income. Funding is available for both short-term and multi-year projects, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and alignment with EDA investment priorities.
