This grant is designed to help economically distressed areas in the U.S. by funding planning and technical assistance projects that support economic development, job creation, and private investment. The grant is managed through the EDGE platform and aims to help organizations create and implement regional economic development plans.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations involved in economic development planning and technical assistance, including state and local governments, Indian Tribes, institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofits.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting applications outside the EDGE platform
- Not being an eligible entity type
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Not focusing on economically distressed areas
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Registration on EDGE platform
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
- Feasibility studies or impact analyses
- Disaster resiliency plans
- Project planning documents
- Proof of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Organizational documents (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Contact with EDA point of contact
Cautions
- Applications must be submitted through EDGE, not Grants.gov
- Cost-sharing/matching is required
- Focus must be on economically distressed areas
- Ensure all necessary documents are prepared
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include private institutions of higher education, state governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, county governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. These entities must focus on economic development in economically distressed areas.
Overview
This grant is for organizations involved in economic development planning and technical assistance, including state and local governments, Indian Tribes, institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofits.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting applications outside the EDGE platform
- Not being an eligible entity type
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Not focusing on economically distressed areas
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for creating and implementing economic development plans, feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and other projects that strengthen the capacity for economic development.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Mar 15, 2021
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register on EDGE platform
- Prepare a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
- Gather feasibility studies or impact analyses
- Develop disaster resiliency plans
- Ensure project planning documents are ready
- Verify cost-sharing/matching funds availability
- Contact EDA point of contact for guidance