Project Grant ED22HDQ3070081

This $12 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Research Triangle Institute and its sub-awardee, the State Science and Technology Institute, in establishing a national Community of Practice for recipients of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge grants. Over a five-year period from July 2022 through December 2026, the awardees will provide an economic development planning framework and technical assistance to Phase 1...

The National League of Cities, Inc. received a $2,677,410 cooperative agreement award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to support Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) grantees. Through this Community of Practice, the National League of Cities aims to drive long-term, equitable economic growth and transformative outcomes for historically underserved populations across the U.S. The award...

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 Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.17 million Project Grant to Vilcap, Inc. to develop lasting investment infrastructure for technology startups led by founders of color in the Southeast region of the United States. Under the Resource Invests initiative funded through the agency's BUILD TO SCALE program (CFDA #11.024), Vilcap will work with the Black Innovation Alliance from November 2022 to April 2024 to launch infrastructure and a replicable model to improve...

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...

This $222,438 EDA CARES Act project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will fund the Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation's development of a statewide rural economic development model. The Foundation will analyze industry clusters, infrastructure, workforce needs, and policies impacting critical sectors in four regions encompassing 32 counties. The strategic planning process will provide rural leaders with insights on maximizing regional...

The Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce awarded $200,000 to the Bckp Regional Intergovernmental Council under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations federal grant program (CFDA 11.302) to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Region 3 in West Virginia from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. Through this project grant funding, the Bckp Regional Intergovernmental Council will lead a collaborative regional...

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...