This grant funds strategic investments to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed U.S. areas. It supports research and technical assistance projects under EDA's R&E and NTA programs, leveraging regional assets and innovative strategies. Applications require a two-step process: Concept Proposal submission via email, followed by Full Application through the EDGE platform upon invitation.
Eligible applicants include district organizations, Indian Tribes or consortia, states, cities or political subdivisions, institutions of higher education, public or private nonprofits cooperating with political subdivisions, private individuals, and for-profit organizations.
