This EDA investment funds the uniting community-based organizations and economic development districts/economic development organizations in partnerships for transformative impact to advance equity in…

This EDA investment funds the uniting community-based organizations and economic development districts/economic development organizations in partnerships for transformative impact to advance equity in economic development project, to focus on inclusive economic growth to ensure that people of color, women and neglected geographies are a core part of regional economic growth and prosperity. The new growth innovative network (ngin) will unite community-based organizations (cbos), economic development districts (edds), and economic development organizations (edos) to deliver transformational impact and advance equity in economic development. Ngin will partner with the local initiatives support corporation (lisc) and the international economic development council (iedc) to build capacity, provide tools, and provide direct support to cbos, edos, and edds that serve and represent the underserved populations across the EDA's six regions. This project will address the barriers keeping cbos and edds/edos from building meaningful partnerships, build the capacity of organizations serving underserved populations and communities, lead to more successful funding applications from organizations that serve the underserved and enhance the ability of EDA grantees to impact underserved populations and communities.