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

This federal grant opportunity, announced by the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), provides funding for the EDA Philadelphia FY 2016-FY 2019 Planning Program and Local Technical Assistance Program. The Planning program supports the development and implementation of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) to guide regional economic prosperity and resilience, while the Local Technical Assistance program strengthens the capacity of local and state organizations to promote effective economic development initiatives. Eligible applicants include county governments, non-profits, state governments, higher education institutions, city/township governments, special districts, and tribal governments. There are no application deadlines, with submissions accepted on an ongoing basis.

The Planning program grants typically range from $40,000 to $200,000, with an average of $70,000, while Local Technical Assistance grants range from $50,000 to $300,000, with an average of $64,000. The funding requires matching shares based on regional economic distress levels, typically ranging from 20-50% of project costs. Projects may involve feasibility analyses, impact studies, and other technical assistance to support economic development in communities across the EDA's Philadelphia region.