# FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eda-2021-arpaeaa-fy-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-economic-adjustment/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/334743

> Economic Development Administration offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 250 awards worth $500 million in total. Applications closed on March 9, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EDA-2021-ARPAEAA |
| Agency | Economic Development Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 9, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 250 |
| Total funding | $500 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.307 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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. Under the 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.

## What the grant funds

Through this ARPA EAA NOFO, EDA aims to assist communities and regions impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, including historically underserved communities. The pandemic has caused, and continues to cause, economic injury to U.S. communities and regions in devastating and unprecedented ways. EDA’s ARPA EAA NOFO is designed to provide a wide-range of financial assistance to communities and regions as they respond to, and recover from, the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, including long-term recovery and resilience to future economic disasters. Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications under the authority of the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program, which is flexible and responsive to the economic development needs and priorities of local and regional stakeholders. This is the broadest NOFO EDA is publishing under ARPA and any eligible applicant from any EDA Region may apply. EDA expects to fund a number of projects under this NOFO that support communities negatively impacted by the downturn in the coal economy, supporting transitioning away from coal. EDA anticipates funding approximately 300 non-construction and construction projects that cost between approximately $500,000 and $5,000,000 with this appropriation, though EDA will consider applications above and below these amounts. Contact your EDA Regional Office Point of Contact with any questions.

## Questions people ask

### Is EDA-2021-ARPAEAA still open?

No. It closed on March 9, 2023. A newer notice is open: EDA-DISASTER-2025, rolling or no fixed deadline.

### Who can apply for FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity?

Economic Development Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity?

Closed March 9, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $500 million in total across about 250 awards.

### Who has won Economic Adjustment Assistance grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, Wichita State University, The Southeast Conference. The program made 1,882 awards worth $4.7 billion in that time.