National Techical Assistance Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	National Techical Assistance Program
	CFDA Number:	11.303
	CFDA Description:	Economic Development_Technical Assistance
	Federal Agency Name:	Economic Development Administration
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other Regional Development
	Category Explanation:	The Economic Development Administrations (EDA) mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through its National Te
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	EDA061406
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
	Posted Date:	Jun 14, 2006
	Creation Date:	Jun 14, 2006
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 01, 2006 Applications for funding under this competitive solicitation must be received by EDA no later than August 1, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 1, 2006 will not be considered for funding.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Oct 31, 2006
	Expected Number of Awards:	2
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$700,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Private institutions of higher education Individuals State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.), eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance include a District Organization; an Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; a State; a 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; an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; a public or private non-profit organization or association; a private individual; or a for-profit organization.
Grant Description: EDA is soliciting applications to provide technical assistance in connection with the following projects: (1) information dissemination to practitioners serving economically distressed areas and (2) six regional symposia. Applicants may submit applications for either of these two projects individually or collectively. The information dissemination project has three components: broadcasting of strategy telecasts; preparation and dissemination of monthly electronic newsletters; and preparation and dissemination of a quarterly magazine. Applications must address each of these three (3) components. EDA is soliciting applications from national organizations to partner with EDA to organize, support, promote and hold a series of six one-day Regional Economic Development Roundtable Meetings at six (6) separate locations across the United States (to be determined by EDA) between the dates of October 1, 2006 and October 1, 2007. The purpose of the Roundtable Meetings will be to provide regional forums for private and public sector leaders to deliberate on cluster-based regional economic development strategies, and policies and best practices for creating jobs and economic opportunity in a 21st century economy. At the conclusion of the Roundtable Meetings, the recipient will document and share with the national economic development community the strategies, policies and best practices. Applications must address all deliverables described in the full text announcement of the Federal Funding Opportunity.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.eda.gov/PDF/RNTAFFO2006InfoDissFINAL.pdf http://www.eda.gov/PDF/RNTAFFO2006InfoDissFINAL.pdf
Grant Announcement Contact: Tia Fuell
Administrative Assistant
Phone 202.482.4488 tfuell@eda.doc.gov tfuell@eda.doc.gov
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