The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.1 million cooperative agreement to the Northeast-Midwest Institute under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to establish the Manufacturing Communities National Expansion Project from September 2022 through September 2026. The project will connect EDA grantees and other manufacturing stakeholders across the country through a manufacturing-focused Community of Practice. Over four years, this...
The Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce awarded a $666,791 cooperative agreement to the Economic Innovation Group, Inc. from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023 under the Research and Evaluation Program. Through this funding, Economic Innovation Group will advance economic development in persistently poor communities by developing tools, recommendations, and resources to shape federal economic development policies and inform decision-making. The Research and Evaluation...
This $1.1 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration supports the University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute and New Growth Innovation Network to identify and evaluate best practices in equity and inclusion from Phase 2 Build Back Better Regional Challenge and Good Jobs Challenge projects. Through 2026, the research team will document and assess collective efforts to achieve equitable and inclusive outcomes from these American...
This $10.8 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation and its sub-awardees to establish a formal Economic Development District Community of Practice over five years. The National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation will organize, manage, and promote the Community of Practice in partnership with the National Association of Regional...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $61.5 million cooperative agreement to the International Economic Development Council under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The award funds the Economic Recovery Corps project to create a national recovery corps of at least 65 fellows embedded in economic development organizations across the United States. Over three years, fellows will help regions recover from the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing the capacity...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $7 million cooperative agreement to the State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) and Association of University Research Parks (AURP) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA #11.307). Over four years, SSTI and AURP will establish a Technology-Based Economic Development Community of Practice to strengthen the capacity of EDA grantees. They will identify and share best practices, foster...
The National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation, Inc. was awarded $480,164 under the Economic Development Technical Assistance program of the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. The award will support training through December 2023 to enhance the capacity of economic development districts, tribal planning grantees, university centers, and other organizations. Training topics will include workforce development, economic recovery, resilience,...
This $140,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Development Technical Assistance (CFDA 11.303) program will support the Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority (NNRDA) in building economic development capacity and implementing a comprehensive regional strategy. The funding will enable NNRDA to establish and maintain economic development partnerships, support infrastructure investment planning, and...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $790,020 project grant to the Institute For Local Self-Reliance, Inc. to improve the capacity of revolving loan fund CARES Act recipients to deploy capital with an emphasis on improving access to loans for diverse business owners. Under the Economic Development Technical Assistance federal grant program, the Institute For Local Self-Reliance will provide technical assistance to revolving loan fund recipients from July 1,...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $262,500 under the Planning program (CFDA 11.302) to the Northwest New Mexico Council Of Government (Nwnmcog) on January 1, 2022 to support development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) through December 31, 2024. The CEDS process brings together public and private sectors in Cibola, McKinley, and San Juan Counties, New Mexico to create an economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional...