FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental Federal Funding Opportunity- apps accepted on a rolling basis

Link to announcement: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=TlNlMhvhCLzvgT2QlQX02yK7WmclRLtPhhstvbjt1cNnTmLL0F6G!1603207234?oppId=58148&mode=VIEW

Document Type: Grants Notice


Funding Opportunity Number: EDAGULFOILSPILL09232010

Opportunity Category: Discretionary

Posted Date: Sep 23, 2010

Creation Date: Sep 23, 2010

Original Closing Date for Applications: Applications will be processed on a rolling basis upon receipt.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Applications will be processed on a rolling basis upon receipt.

Archive Date: Sep 30, 2011

Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Disaster Prevention and Relief

Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

Regional Development



Category Explanation: The Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) mission is to invigorate the economies of distressed American regions by promoting innovation, collaboration, and competitiveness, preparing them for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through this FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO), EDA intends to award investments in regions affected by the discharge of oil stemming from the April 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon spill.

Expected Number of Awards:

Estimated Total Program Funding:

Award Ceiling: $1,500,000

Award Floor:

CFDA Number(s): 11.307 -- Economic Adjustment Assistance

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes



Eligible Applicants

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)



Additional Information on Eligibility:

Pursuant to Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance under this announcement include a(n): (1) District Organization; (2) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (3) State, 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; (4) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (5) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. For the FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental FFO, EDA will consider applications submitted by eligible applicants located in or acting on behalf of the oil spill-affected regions. EDA will administer the Gulf Oil Spill Assistance among its Atlanta and Austin regional offices, which together cover the areas that have felt the greatest impact of the oil spill, specifically the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas. With respect to applications submitted by multiple co-applicants or an organization that is located outside of the States served by the Atlanta or Austin regional offices, EDA will ensure that the application is submitted to the appropriate regional office(s), as necessary, once they are downloaded from www.grants.gov.



Agency Name

Economic Development Administration

Description

Pursuant to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, Pub. L. No. 111-212, 124 Stat. 2302 (2010), EDA announces general policies and application procedures for the FY 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Supplemental Federal Funding Opportunity. This investment assistance will be made available to help devise and implement short or long-term economic redevelopment strategies and for technical assistance activities to address economic development challenges in regions impacted by the discharge of oil stemming from the April 20, 2010, BP Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program can offer a wide range of technical, planning, or infrastructure assistance. See 13 C.F.R. § 307.3. This program is designed to respond adaptively to pressing economic recovery issues, and is well suited to help address the challenges faced by regions affected by the April 2010 oil spill. Note however, in order to maximize available funding, EDA will consider applications for planning or technical assistance only. That is, no awards will be made under this competitive solicitation for infrastructure improvements or revolving loan fund grants. For purposes of this competition and subject to the availability of funds, EDA will make planning or technical assistance awards that, for example, demonstrate the capacity to support economic recovery by fostering the development of short or long-term economic recovery plans; conduct gap analysis that can identify opportunities for strengthening regional competitiveness; examine opportunities for expanding commercialization programs; or strengthen regional efforts to encourage business expansion and creation efforts. In addition, EDA invites applications to address problems on a larger regional, or multi-State basis, both with respect to the development of a macro-economic analysis of the Gulf Coast region, or the development of a business retention and expansion program for the Gulf region. EDA will administer the Gulf Oil Spill Assistance among its Atlanta and Austin regional offices, which together cover the areas that have felt the greatest impact of the oil spill, specifically the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas. Please see the FFO, linked below, for more information.



Link to Full Announcement

FY 2010 Gulf Coast Oil Spill FFO

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lindsey Pangretic grants@eda.doc.gov