B2S_Optional_Project_Service_Area_Template.xlsx

This document appears to be an optional template for applicants to identify their proposed primary service area(s) by county or counties for the 2024 Build to Scale federal grant opportunity.

The Build to Scale program, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, aims to support organizations that enable technology commercialization and accelerate the growth of regional economies focused on industries of the future. This grant opportunity is open to a variety of applicant types, including nonprofits, higher education institutions, governments, and tribal organizations. Eligible activities include building public and private capacity for entrepreneurs, empowering communities to provide assistance to technology innovators, and increasing access to capital for technology-enabled entrepreneurs. Grant funds cannot be passed directly to beneficiary companies or individuals. The template provided allows applicants to list the county name and 5-digit FIPS code for their proposed service area, as well as any specific industry focus.