EDA-HDQ-FY2024GJC: FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental (EDA-DISASTER-2025). Status: Rolling or no fixed deadline. It is in our archive of Economic Development Administration notices from 2024.
Economic Development Administration offered grants of up to $8.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $25.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 27, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 29, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$8.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$25.0 million
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 29, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 27, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 27, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- 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)
- 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)
Eligible applicants for investment assistance include a(n): • District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); • Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; • 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; • Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or • Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Under this FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO, EDA is not authorized to provide grants to individuals or to for-profit entities, and such requests will not be considered for funding.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Economic Adjustment Assistance awards averaged $2.5 million; this notice allows up to $8.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
EDA’s mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness by preparing American regions, States, and Tribes for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through this Fiscal Year 2024 Good Jobs Challenge Notice of Funding Opportunity (FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO), EDA will support regional workforce training systems in designing and implementing activities for established sectoral partnerships that place program participants in good jobs and advance industries in the federal key technology focus areas. $25 million will be awarded through this FY24 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO. EDA anticipates awarding approximately between 5-8 grantees with awards ranging from $1 million to $8 million. This NOFO aims to fortify the economic and national security of the United States and advance the competitiveness of the applicant’s region. Apply here: https://sfgrants.eda.gov/s/funding-program/a2jSJ0000000iDxYAI/fy-2024-good-jobs-challenge
Who has won Economic Adjustment Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Economic Adjustment Assistance (11.307) awarded $4.7 billion across 1,882 grant awards, an average of $2.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York | New York | 8 | $65.8 million |
| Wichita State University | Kansas | 8 | $57.0 million |
| The Southeast Conference | Alaska | 9 | $49.5 million |
| New York State Urban Development Corporation | New York | 3 | $46.4 million |
| California Travel and Tourism Commission | California | 1 | $45.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, EDA-DISASTER-2025, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EDA-HDQ-FY2024GJC still open?
No. It closed on September 27, 2024. A newer notice is open: EDA-DISASTER-2025, rolling or no fixed deadline.
Who can apply for FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge?
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 2024 Good Jobs Challenge?
Closed September 27, 2024. 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 $8.0 million each. About $25.0 million in total across about 8 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.