This opportunity offers direct grants up to $100,000 and technical assistance to coal-affected communities to help identify, prepare, and apply for federal funding. Support focuses on equitable local economies through community economic development, workforce programs, broadband infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and place-based economic development sectors. Eligible applicants are qualified nonprofits and local governments with federal funding application experience.
Eligible applicants are qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local governments in coal-affected communities with some federal funding application experience. Applicants must have a project ready for federal funding and plan to submit a proposal within six to nine months.