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Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance

Department of Commerce

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-01

About This Grant

<p><strong style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">NOTICE: Application Process as of April 6th</strong></p> <p>EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the <strong>Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE).</strong> EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a <strong>single platform</strong> with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>As of April 6th, 2023,</strong> applications can no longer be submitted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE. To apply in EDGE, please go to: <a href="https://sfgrants.eda.gov." target="_blank">sfgrants.eda.gov.</a> More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>PARTNERSHIP PLANNING program instructions: Please note that applicants will be invited to submit applications through EDGE for the Partnership Planning program.&nbsp;For more information, please reach out to your EDA point of contact.</u></strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Program Description:</strong></p> <p>EDA makes planning and local technical assistance investments to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Under the Planning program, EDA makes Partnership Planning, Short-Term Planning, and State Planning awards to eligible recipients to create and implement regional economic development plans designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. More specifically, EDA makes Partnership Planning investments to designated planning organizations (i.e., District Organizations) serving EDA-designated Economic Development Districts and to Indian Tribes to facilitate the development, implementation, revision, or replacement of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), which articulate and prioritize the strategic economic goals of recipients’ respective regions. EDA also makes Short-Term and State Planning awards for economic development planning activities that guide the eventual creation and retention of high-quality jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in the Nation’s most economically distressed regions.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Under the Local Technical Assistance program, EDA makes awards to strengthen the capacity of local or State organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities to undertake and promote effective economic development programs through projects such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">*Please note: While the published Notice of Funding Opportunity (available under "Related Documents") states that the ED900A form and the SF424B form are both required&nbsp;for a complete application, these forms are no longer required and have therefore been removed from the package template.</span></p>

Grant Summary

Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance is a Department of Commerce grant providing up to $300K for university, municipality, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

  • Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
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How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $300K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance from Department of Commerce, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Commerce before the deadline.
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Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance?

Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance is offered by Department of Commerce and is generally open to university, municipality, nonprofit, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance provide?

Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance provides up to $300K per award from Department of Commerce. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance deadline?

Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Commerce, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance?

To apply for Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Commerce.

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