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Build to Scale (B2S) Programs (EDA) is a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) that funds organizations supporting innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups to accelerate the growth of regional innovation economies across the United States.
The program provides capital to organizations operating incubators, accelerators, or substantial pro-bono programs for startups, including digital agencies and entrepreneurship support organizations. B2S supports two tracks: the Venture Challenge, which funds equity and lending organizations helping startups access capital, and the Scale Challenge, which funds organizations helping startups grow and reach new markets.
Eligible applicants include organizations directly supporting startup ecosystems. Award amounts are not specified; applicants should monitor EDA and Grants. gov for current solicitations.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Economic Development Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:EDA-B2S-2024 Funding Opportunity Title:2024 Build to Scale Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Business and Commerce Expected Number of Awards:40 Assistance Listings:11.
024 -- BUILD TO SCALE Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Sep 09, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Oct 28, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:Oct 28, 2024 Archive Date:Nov 27, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 50,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:See NOFO for full eligibility list and requirements.
Apply here: https://sfgrants. eda.
gov/s/funding-program/a2jSJ0000003YoLYAU/fy-2024-build-to-scale ## Additional Information Agency Name:Economic Development Administration Description:EDA invites organizations that support technology- and innovation-centric, high-growth companies (including but not limited to startups) as they develop, demonstrate, and deploy the next generation of critical and emerging technologies to apply for Build to Scale funding.
The Build to Scale program aims to: • build public and private capacity for entrepreneurs and innovators to invent, improve, and bring to market new products and services in critical, emerging, and transformative sectors and industries3; • accelerate the growth of regional economies that are focused on industries of the future; • empower communities to provide proof-of-concept and commercialization assistance to technology innovators and entrepreneurs; and • equitably and inclusively increase access to capital for technology-enabled entrepreneurs.
This grant program supports organizations that may be operating initiatives to unlock investment capital across a region or sector, operating programs to accelerate company growth, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, or otherwise enabling technology commercialization. Frequently, entrepreneurs working in one or a set of related industries and technologies benefit from complementary resources, facilities, and labor markets.
Awards made under Build to Scale may only fund operational and programmatic costs related to developing and supporting regional innovation initiatives. Award funds may not be passed or transferred directly to beneficiaries (i.e., participant startup companies and individuals) served by the program being funded by award funds. Apply here: https://sfgrants.
eda. gov/s/funding-program/a2jSJ0000003YoLYAU/fy-2024-build-to-scale Link to Additional Information:EDA Website - Build to Scale Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: U.S. Economic Development Administration #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations supporting innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups, including digital agencies operating incubators, accelerators, or substantial pro-bono programs for startups. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Build to Scale (B2S) Programs (EDA) is funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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