EDA-B2S-2023: FY2023 Build to Scale Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Economic Development Administration notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Total funding$50.0 million
- Expected awards65
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | June 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 28, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past BUILD TO SCALE awards averaged $821,983; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (58% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
Who has won BUILD TO SCALE grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, BUILD TO SCALE (11.024) awarded $89.6 million across 109 grant awards, an average of $821,983 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Texas | 1 | $2.7 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | California | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Innovation Works, Inc | Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Tampa Bay Wave Inc | Florida | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation | Missouri | 1 | $2.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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