# 2021 Build to Scale Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eda-hdq-oie-2021-2006827-2021-build-to-scale-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331671

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $1.5 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $38.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 29, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EDA-HDQ-OIE-2021-2006827 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 29, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 50 |
| Total funding | $38.0 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)
- 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 EDA financial assistance under this NOFO include:• A State;• An Indian tribe;• A city or other political subdivision of a State;• An entity whose application is supported by a State or a political subdivision of a State and that is— a nonprofit organization,- an institution of higher education,- a public-private partnership,- a science or research park,- a Federal laboratory, - a venture development organization, or- an economic development organization or similar entity; or• A consortium of any of the immediately aforementioned entities. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals under this Program. Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding.

## What the grant funds

EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is committed to furthering technology-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high quality job growth, create more economic opportunities, and support the future of the next generation of industry leading companies. To advance these goals, EDA awards grants through the Build to Scale Program for activities designed to develop and support regional innovation initiatives. EDA thereby advances the growth of connected, innovation-centric economies that increase job growth, enable the workforce of tomorrow, enhance global competitiveness, and foster global competitiveness through technology commercialization and entrepreneurship as described in Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (hereafter “Section 27”). The Build to Scale Program invites organizations who are aiding companies in developing the next generation of technologies to apply for funding. These organizations may be operating initiatives to unlock investment capital across a region or sector, operating programs to accelerate company growth, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, and/or enabling technology commercialization. Under the Build to Scale Program, EDA is soliciting applications for two separate competitions: (1) the Venture Challenge, (2) the Capital Challenge Applicants must provide a matching share from non-Federal sources of at least 50 percent of the total project cost; i.e., applicants must match each Federal dollar requested with at least one dollar of local match.

## Questions people ask

### Is EDA-HDQ-OIE-2021-2006827 still open?

No. It closed on April 29, 2021.

### Who can apply for 2021 Build to Scale Program?

Department of Commerce 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 2021 Build to Scale Program?

Closed April 29, 2021. 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 $1.5 million each. About $38.0 million in total across about 50 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.