Opportunity Information: Apply for EDA HDQ ARPRN 2021 2006986
The FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks opportunity is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and designed as part of EDA's broader, multi-phase response to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The overall intent is forward-looking: helping regions and states strengthen and modernize their economic development systems so they are better positioned for recovery and long-term resilience.
The program is built around two main tracks. The first is Statewide Planning, which focuses on helping states develop coordinated, statewide economic development plans. These plans are meant to align priorities across regions, agencies, and stakeholders, and to improve how states identify needs, set strategic goals, and sequence investments. The second track is Research and Networks, which supports efforts that build practical knowledge and capacity for evidence-based economic development. This includes creating or expanding data resources, tools, and methods to evaluate what works, as well as developing institutional capacity to measure results and scale successful approaches. A major emphasis is placed on collaboration and shared learning, including communities of practice and technical assistance that can strengthen both existing EDA grantees and new recipients entering EDA programs.
Awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) may be made as grants or cooperative agreements, reflecting that EDA may have an ongoing role in guiding or coordinating certain funded activities depending on the project. The program is listed under CFDA 11.307. EDA anticipated making around 20 awards, with an award ceiling of $6,000,000, although any funding decisions remain subject to the availability of funds. In practical terms, that means applicants could see a range of award sizes and scopes, but no single project would exceed the stated ceiling, and the final number of awards depends on total program funding and the quality of applications received.
Timing and submission guidance are a key part of this NOFO. The opportunity was created on July 22, 2021, with an original closing date of October 31, 2021. EDA encouraged applicants to apply as early as possible and strongly advised submitting complete applications no later than October 31, 2021 to allow enough time for review and processing to meet the program's objectives. However, the NOFO makes clear that submitting by that date does not guarantee funding, since awards depend on available funds and the results of EDA's review process described in the NOFO's evaluation section (referenced as Section E).
A notable administrative requirement applies specifically to Statewide Planning grants: states that receive an invitation letter from EDA must accept or reject the grant within 45 days of the date the invitation is transmitted. This condition underscores that the statewide planning component is intended to move quickly, likely to ensure planning efforts and coordination mechanisms are put in place in time to support broader ARPA recovery timelines.
In short, this ARPA opportunity is less about funding a single infrastructure project and more about strengthening the planning, evaluation, and collaboration backbone of economic development at the state and regional level. It prioritizes coordinated statewide strategies, stronger data and analytical capacity, and networked learning and technical assistance so that economic development investments can be better targeted, measured, and scaled over time.Apply for EDA HDQ ARPRN 2021 2006986
- The Department of Commerce in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.307.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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