# FY2023 Build to Scale Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eda-b2s-2023-fy2023-build-to-scale-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347492

> Economic Development Administration offered grants of up to $2.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 65 awards worth $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 28, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EDA-B2S-2023 |
| Agency | Economic Development Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 28, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 65 |
| Total funding | $50.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.024 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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)

Public-private partnership, Science or research park, Federal laboratory, Venture development organization, Economic development organization or similar entity that is focused primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, or entrepreneurship, Consortium of any of the aforementioned entities

## What the grant funds

EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is committed to furthering tech-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high-skill and high-wage job growth, create economic opportunity, and support the future of the next generation of industry leading companies. Funding is available for organizations that aid companies in developing the next generation of technologies. Under the Build to Scale Program, EDA is soliciting applications for two competitions: 2023 Venture Challenge; and 2023 Capital Challenge. EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE). EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a single platform with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle. Starting April 6, 2023, applications will no longer be accepted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE (sfgrants@eda.gov). To apply for the FY2023 STEM Talent Challenge NOFO, please access the NOFO here to apply. More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO.

## Questions people ask

### Is EDA-B2S-2023 still open?

No. It closed on July 28, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY2023 Build to Scale Program?

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 FY2023 Build to Scale Program?

Closed July 28, 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 $2.0 million each. About $50.0 million in total across about 65 awards.

### Who has won BUILD TO SCALE grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, The Regents of the University of California, Innovation Works, Inc. The program made 109 awards worth $89.6 million in that time.