This grant funds strategic investments to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed U.S. regions. It supports research and technical assistance projects under the R&E and NTA programs, leveraging regional assets and innovative strategies. Applicants must submit a Concept Proposal first; only invited applicants may submit Full Applications via the EDGE platform. The process emphasizes transparency and efficiency in grant management.
Eligible applicants include district organizations, Indian Tribes or consortia, states, cities or political subdivisions, institutions of higher education, public or private nonprofits cooperating with political subdivisions, private individuals, and for-profit organizations.
