# FY 2023 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 2

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eda-recompetephase2-2023-fy-2023-distressed-area-recompete-pilot-program-phase/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351405

> Economic Development Administration offered grants of up to $200 million (at least $1) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $200 million in total. Applications closed on April 25, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EDA-RECOMPETEPHASE2-2023 |
| Agency | Economic Development Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 25, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $200 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $200 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligible applicants under this NOFO include: (i) a unit of local government; (ii) the District of Columbia; (iii) a territory of the United States; (iv) a Tribal government; (v) political subdivisions of a State or other entity, including a special-purpose entity engaged in economic development activities; (vi) a public entity or nonprofit organization, acting in cooperation with the officials of a political subdivision of a State or other entity described in (v); (vii) an economic development district; and (viii) a coalition of any of the above entities that serve or are contained within an eligible geographic area.

## What the grant funds

Only applicants that EDA approved a Recompete Plan in Phase 1 will be permitted to apply to Phase 2. Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will seek to alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term comprehensive economic development and job creation, in places with a high prime-age (25 to 54 years) employment gap. Through this NOFO, EDA expects to award implementation funds to 4-8 Finalists, which will include selecting approximately 3-8 projects within each. Implementation grants can support a wide range of non-construction and construction activities that aim to increase regional capacity across the following four broad categories: workforce development; business and entrepreneur development; infrastructure; and additional planning, predevelopment, or technical assistance. Eligible Applicants: Pursuant to section 29(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. § 3722b(j)(2) and (j)(7)), eligible applicants under this NOFO include: (i) a unit of local government; (ii) the District of Columbia; (iii) a territory of the United States; (iv) a Tribal government; (v) political subdivisions of a State or other entity, including a special-purpose entity engaged in economic development activities; (vi) a public entity or nonprofit organization, acting in cooperation with the officials of a political subdivision of a State or other entity described in (v); (vii) an economic development district; and (viii) a coalition of any of the above entities that serve or are contained within an eligible geographic area. See section A.1.b.1. of this NOFO for a description of eligible geographic areas. Under this NOFO, EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities. Requests from such entities will not be considered for funding.

## Questions people ask

### Is EDA-RECOMPETEPHASE2-2023 still open?

No. It closed on April 25, 2024.

### Who can apply for FY 2023 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 2?

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

### What is the deadline for FY 2023 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 2?

Closed April 25, 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 $200 million each. About $200 million in total across about 8 awards.

### Who has won Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Wind River Sage Fund Inc., Shaping Our Appalachian Region Inc, Platform for Social Impact. The program made 66 awards worth $194 million in that time.