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FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks

ID: EDA-HDQ-ARPRN-2021-2006986 • Type: Posted

Description

The ARPA Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks NOFO is part of EDA's multi-phase effort to respond to the coronavirus pandemic as directed by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Specifically, this NOFO seeks to build regional economies for the future through two primary avenues: a) Statewide Planning and b) Research and Networks.

Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will help develop coordinated state-wide plans for economic development and data, tools, and institutional capacity to evaluate and scale evidence-based economic development efforts, including through communities of practice and provision of technical assistance among existing and new EDA grantees.

While EDA encourages eligible applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible, EDA strongly advises eligible applicants to submit complete applications no later than October 31, 2021 so that EDA can review and process the application in time to achieve the objectives of the grant program. Submission by October 31, 2021 is not a guarantee of funding. Any award is subject to the availability of funds. See Section E of this NOFO regarding EDA's review process.

For Statewide Planning grants, States must accept or reject the grant within 45 days of the date of transmission from EDA of an invitation letter.

Background
The ARPA Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks NOFO is part of EDA’s multi-phase effort to respond to the coronavirus pandemic as directed by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Specifically, this NOFO seeks to build regional economies for the future through two primary avenues: a) Statewide Planning and b) Research and Networks.

Grant Details
Through grants provided to States, EDA will fund a variety of activities among which the State may choose one or more to fund:
- Developing economic development plans
- Bringing together local and regional plans into one holistic state-wide plan
- Analyzing the needs of persistent poverty communities
- Facilitating coordination with Tribes or other indigenous communities
- Supporting statewide broadband data collection and mapping efforts
- Conducting a statewide skills assessment and analysis
- Cataloging state innovation and entrepreneurship assets
- Undertaking a statewide supply chain and logistics assessment
- Identifying state assets and economic resources
- Other related activities as approved by EDA.
For Research awards, EDA solicits applications for investments that support research and evaluation projects related to economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. For Communities of Practice Challenge awards, EDA seeks to fund nationwide communities of practice that focus on key groups of economic development stakeholders and provide technical assistance to those groups.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants for Research and Community of Practice Challenge awards include District Organizations, Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes, States or political subdivisions engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education, and public or private non-profit organizations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision. Eligible applicants for Statewide Planning grants are limited to the Governor’s Office or equivalent of a State.

Period of Performance
For Statewide Planning grants, EDA expects the period of performance to range in duration from 12 to 30 months. For Research and Communities of Practice awards, the period of performance will depend on the nature of the project for which the grant or cooperative agreement is awarded. Typically such projects range in duration from 12 to 24 months but may require a period of performance of approximately 48-60 months due to current ongoing economic conditions.

Grant Value
$90 million is anticipated to be awarded under this NOFO: $59 million for Statewide Planning grants and $31 million for Research and Communities of Practice Challenge awards. Statewide Planning grants will be for up to $1 million each. EDA expects Research awards will range from $200,000 to $600,000 each. EDA expects Community of Practice Challenge awards will range from $2 million to $6 million each.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Commerce (DOC)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
11.307 - Economic Adjustment Assistance
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/22/21 the Department of Commerce posted grant opportunity EDA-HDQ-ARPRN-2021-2006986 for FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks with funding of $31.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance. It is expected that 20 total grants will be made worth between $200,000 and $6.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
July 22, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 24, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
May 23, 2022, 10:21 a.m. EDT
Version
9
Archive Date
Oct. 30, 2022

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Pursuant to section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(A)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants under the EAA program include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision 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; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a general purpose political subdivision of a State unless EDA waives the cooperation requirement.For Statewide Planning grants, eligible applicants are limited to the Governor’s Office, or equivalent, of a State, who may designate an eligible applicant type described above to apply for and administer the award. Under section 3(10) of PWEDA the term “State” includes the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.Under its EAA program, EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or to for profit entities. Requests from such entities will not be considered for funding.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$6,000,000
Floor
$200,000
Estimated Program Funding
$31,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
20

Contacts

Contact
Bernadette Grafton Program Analyst
Contact Email
research@eda.gov; networks@eda.gov
Contact Phone
(202) 482-2917
Additional Information Site
www.eda.gov

Documents

Posted documents for EDA-HDQ-ARPRN-2021-2006986

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