# FY 2023 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Phase 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eda-techhubsphase2-2023-fy-2023-regional-technology-and-innovation-hub-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350598

> Economic Development Administration offered grants of up to $150 million (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $500 million in total. Applications closed on February 29, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EDA-TECHHUBSPHASE2-2023 |
| Agency | Economic Development Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 29, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $150 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $500 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.039 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

Pursuant to section 28(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. § 3722a(c)), consortia that EDA Designated as Tech Hubs under the Phase 1 NOFO are eligible applicants under this NOFO. An eligible consortium must include one or more of each of the following: (i) institutions of higher education, which may include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions; (ii) State, territorial, local, or Tribal governments or other political subdivisions of a State, or a consortium thereof; (iii) industry groups or firms in relevant technology, innovation or manufacturing sectors; (iv) economic development organizations or similar entities focused primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, or access to capital; and (v) labor organizations or workforce training organizations. See section A.1.b.iii. for additional requirements related to consortia. See section C.1. of this NOFO for a list of other entities that may also be part of a consortium.

## What the grant funds

This is Phase 2 of a two-phase competition. Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. Only applicants that EDA Designated as Tech Hubs in Phase 1 will be permitted to apply to Phase 2. Pursuant to section 28(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. § 3722a(c)), consortia that EDA Designated as Tech Hubs under the Phase 1 NOFO are eligible applicants under this NOFO. An eligible consortium must include one or more of each of the following: (i) institutions of higher education, which may include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions; (ii) State, territorial, local, or Tribal governments or other political subdivisions of a State, or a consortium thereof; (iii) industry groups or firms in relevant technology, innovation or manufacturing sectors; (iv) economic development organizations or similar entities focused primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, or access to capital; and (v) labor organizations or workforce training organizations. See section A.1.b.iii. for additional requirements related to consortia. See section C.1. of this NOFO for a list of other entities that may also be part of a consortium. Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will seek to strengthen U.S. economic and national security through place-based investments in regions with the assets, resources, capacity, and potential to become globally competitive Tech Hubs, within approximately ten years, in the technologies and industries of the future, and for those industries, companies, and the good jobs they create to start, grow, and remain in the United States. Through this NOFO, EDA will award approximately $50-75 million in implementation grants to each of approximately 5-10 Designated Tech Hubs.

## Questions people ask

### Is EDA-TECHHUBSPHASE2-2023 still open?

No. It closed on February 29, 2024.

### Who can apply for FY 2023 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Phase 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity?

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 2023 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Phase 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity?

Closed February 29, 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 $150 million each. About $500 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Tulsa Community Foundation, Applied Research Institute Inc, Elevate Quantum. The program made 98 awards worth $521 million in that time.