EDA Chicago FY 2016-FY 2019 Planning Program and Local Technical Assistance Program

The key details of this Federal Grant Opportunity are as follows:

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the Department of Commerce is seeking applicants for the FY 2016-2019 Planning Program and Local Technical Assistance Program. The Planning Program provides grants to help create regional economic development plans and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), while the Local Technical Assistance Program strengthens the capacity of local or state organizations through feasibility analyses and impact studies. Eligible applicants include District Organizations, Indian Tribes, state/local governments, higher education institutions, and non-profit organizations. There are no application deadlines, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis. The funding opportunity aligns with EDA's investment priorities such as regional innovation, public-private partnerships, and support for underserved communities.

The average award for the Planning Program is $70,000, ranging from $40,000 to $200,000, while the average award for the Local Technical Assistance Program is $64,000, ranging from $50,000 to $300,000. The funding is administered through six regional EDA offices covering different states, with separate funding opportunity numbers for each region. The performance period for the grants is typically one to three years.