FY 2023 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

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Description

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) offers funding through its FY 2023 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs to support economic development projects that address the needs of communities and regions. These grants are authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 and focus on two core programs:

1. Public Works and Economic Development Facilities (Public Works): Funding for construction and infrastructure projects that enable business growth and economic development.
2. Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA): Supports a wide range of activities including planning, technical assistance, and construction to help communities adjust to economic changes and challenges.

EDA prioritizes projects that leverage regional assets and promote economic prosperity in distressed communities. The agency encourages innovative, community-driven approaches that incorporate priorities such as equity, workforce development, and climate change resiliency to ensure long-term benefits.

This program supports a continuum of economic development efforts, from initial planning and technical assistance to the construction of critical infrastructure, helping communities at every stage of their economic development journey.

Due Dates

• There are no fixed deadlines listed for this NOFO; applications are typically accepted on a rolling basis.
• Researchers and applicants should check the EDA funding opportunities page regularly for updates and specific submission windows.

Funding Amount

• The total funding available for this program is approximately $30 million.
• Award sizes vary depending on the project type, scope, and community needs.
• Funding is provided as cooperative agreements.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities such as:

• State, county, city, and township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Other eligible entities as defined by EDA

Application Process

• Applicants must submit proposals through the EDA’s official funding portal at https://sfgrants.eda.gov.
• Proposals should align with EDA’s investment priorities and demonstrate how the project advances economic development, equity, workforce development, and climate resilience.
• Detailed application instructions and submission procedures are provided in the NOFO available on the EDA website.
• Applicants are encouraged to develop projects that build on regional assets and present innovative, community-driven solutions.

Additional Information

• This NOFO supersedes the FY 2020 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance NOFO.
• EDA emphasizes bottom-up strategies that empower local and regional stakeholders.
• Projects may include construction, non-construction, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund (RLF) activities.
• The program supports economic recovery and resiliency, including in areas affected by disasters.

External Links

• EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
• Economic Development Administration Home Page
• EDA Contact Page

Contact Information