Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
The summary for the Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge grant is detailed below.
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Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge: The Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge offers a combination of $15 million in funding from 4 agencies, including the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Delta Regional Authority. Funding will be awarded in approximately 20 regions through a competitive inter-agency grant process. In addition, the Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge leverages existing technical assistance resources from 9 federal agencies and bureaus to promote economic growth in rural regions and accelerate innovation-fueled job creation and global competitiveness. This opportunity will support customized solutions targeted to address the gaps and opportunities specific for individual regions by strengthening linkages to self-identified, high-potential industry clusters such as renewable energy, natural resources, food production, rural tourism, and advanced manufacturing.
| Federal Grant Title: | Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge |
| Federal Agency Name: | Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge |
| Grant Categories: | Community Development Other Regional Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | JIAC2012RURAL |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.446 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 09, 2012 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 09, 2012 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Creation Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2012 |
| Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $715,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $100,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Category Explanation
- Economic Development
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - 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 - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Please note that the above is a combined list of eligible applicants - not all of the above-listed applicants are eligible for both EDA and USDA funding. Please read the full announcement for the Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge carefully to determine which entities are eligible for EDA and USDA funding. For EDA applicants: pursuant to PWEDA, an eligible applicant for and eligible recipient 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 USDA applicants: Private, nonprofit, including faith-based and community organizations, and public (including Tribal) intermediary organizations may apply for funds that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary is $50,000.00 and $300,000.00. The Recipient, but not the Intermediary, must be located in a city or town that has a population of less than 50,000 inhabitants. As noted above, please read the full announcement carefully for complete information.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Rebecca Moudry Program Analyst [[email protected]]
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