Economic Development Administration Releases Information For New ARPA Funded Programs
On July 22, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced $3 billion for ARPA funded programs collectively called, “Investment in America’s Communities.” Designed around six “investment priorities” espoused by the EDA, including equity, recovery and resilience and workforce development, multiple notice of funding opportunities have been made available.
See further resources from the EDA below.
Fact Sheet
Notice of Funding Opportunity – Build Back Better Regional Challenge
- Build Back Better Regional Challenge | U.S. Economic Development Administration (eda.gov)
- (Phase 1 Deadline: October 19, 2021)
Notice of Funding Opportunity – Good Jobs Challenge
- Good Jobs Challenge - American Rescue Plan | U.S. Economic Development Administration (eda.gov)
- (Deadline: January 26, 2022)
Notice of Funding Opportunity – Economic Adjustment Assistance
- Economic Adjustment Assistance - American Rescue Plan | U.S. Economic Development Administration (eda.gov)
- (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; suggested submission date: March 15, 2022)
Notice of Funding Opportunity – Indigenous Communities Challenge
- Indigenous Communities - American Rescue Plan | U.S. Economic Development Administration (eda.gov)
- (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; suggested submission date: March 15, 2022)
Notice of Funding Opportunity – Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Grants
- Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation - American Rescue Plan | U.S. Economic Development Administration (eda.gov)
- (Competitive Grant applications reviewed on a rolling basis; suggested submission date: March 15, 2022)
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks
- Statewide Planning, Research and Networks - American Rescue Plan | U.S. Economic Development Administration (eda.gov)
- (Research and Networks grant applications reviewed on a rolling basis; suggested submission date: October 31, 2021)