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FY 2023 EDA University Center Economic Development Program Competition

Open Date:

5/4/2023

Close Date:

7/10/2023

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Educational Institutions

Program Purpose:

  • Economic Development
  • Education and Workforce Development

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Bureau/Office

Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Commerce

Overview

The purpose of EDA’s University Center program is to enable institutions of higher education and consortia of these institutions to establish and operate University Centers (UCs) focused on leveraging university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship, resiliency, and inclusiveness. As early as FY 1980, EDA-funded UCs responded to the needs of small- and medium-sized manufacturers and processors for technology transfer and commercialization assistance. More recently, some UCs have been providing resources and guidance on how to create a digitally inclusive economy while others are working with stakeholders in their regions to address economic impacts from the closure of major plants.

Related Resources

Additional information is available on the Resources page.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
$2,400,000
Limit per Applicant:
$200,000
Estimated Awards:
10

Applicant Guidance

More information about the University Center Program is available here.

Contact Information

UC Program Coordinator Bernadette Grafton

 

Prospective applicants can also talk to their EDA Regional Contacts, available here.

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