FY 2013 University Center Economic Development Program Competition
Post Date
April 18th 2013
Application Due Date
June 17th 2013
Funding Opportunity Number
EDAFY2013UC
CFDA Number(s)
11.303
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Grant
Funding Activity Categories
EDAуs mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for economic growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA fulfills this mission through strategic investments and partnerships that create the regional economic ecosystems required to foster globally competitive regions throughout the United States. Regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery and advancement because regions encompass the centers of growth and competition in the new global economy. EDA recognizes that institutions of higher education are critical players in the development of vibrant economic ecosystems. The purpose of EDAуs University Center Economic Development Program is to assist institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education in establishing and operating University Centers specifically focused on leveraging university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support high-growth entrepreneurship.
Eligibility Categories
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Funding
-
Award Range:
$80000 - $200000
Grant Description
This FFO announces the availability of funding for EDAуs FY 2013 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. The purpose of EDAуs University Center Economic Development Program (also referred to as the University Center program) is to assist institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education in establishing and operating University Centers specifically focused on leveraging university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support high-growth entrepreneurship. University Centers collaborate with other EDA partners by providing resources to develop, implement, and support regional strategies that promote job creation, the development of high-skilled regional talent pools, and business expansion in a regionуs innovation clusters. These resources may include technology commercialization, feasibility studies, market research, economic impact analyses training, and other technical assistance to help communities foster vibrant economic ecosystems. EDA solicits competitive applications from accredited institutions of higher education and from consortia of accredited institutions of higher education that are located in, and have programs targeting, only the following geographic areas in EDAуs Austin Region: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas; and in EDAуs Denver Region: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
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