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Build Back Better Regional Challenge

  • Currently Closed

Open Date:

Not listed

Close Date:

3/15/2022

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Cooperative
  • Educational Institution
  • Local Government
  • Native/Tribal Entity
  • Non-profit
  • Private Sector
  • State Government

Program Purpose:

  • Economic Development
  • Education and Workforce Development

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Commerce

Overview

The $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge is the marquee of EDA’s American Rescue Plan programs that aims to boost economic recovery from the pandemic and rebuild American communities, including those grappling with decades of disinvestment.

The Challenge provides transformational investments to develop and strengthen regional industry clusters across the country, all while embracing equitable economic growth, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. global competitiveness. As part of the $300 million Coal Communities Commitment, EDA will allocate at least $100 million of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge funding to support coal communities.

The two-phase competition will ultimately award 20-30 regional coalitions between $25 and $100 million to implement 3-8 projects that support an industry sector.

Related Resources

Grantee Information // U.S. Economic Development Administration

Resources to help U.S. Economic Development Administration grant recipients through every stage of the post award grant process.

Helpful Hints for EDA Applications // U.S. Economic Development Administration

Tips and tricks for submitting a strong proposal to U.S. Economic Development Administration grants and programs.

Build Back Better Regional Challenge Webinar // U.S. Economic Development Administration

Recording of the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Build Back Better Regional Challenge overview webinar.

Stronger Together Federal Funding and Planning Strategies, EDA and USDA

Joint planning resource guide designed to help communities eliminate barriers and encourage collaboration among stakeholders to meet economic development goals.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Ongoing Appropriation
Funding Type:
Grant – no match
Total Amount Available:
$1,000,000,000
Limit per Applicant:
$100,000,000
Estimated Awards:
20-30

Applicant Guidance

For more information, please visit: https://eda.gov/arpa/build-back-better/

Contact Information

  • Please send email inquiries about the American Rescue Plan Build Back Better Regional Challenge to [email protected].
  • For additional questions, particularly region-specific questions, contact your state’s Economic Development Representative. Visit www.eda.gov/contact to find contact information for your Economic Development Representative.
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