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Build to Scale application process now open Build to Scale application process now open U.S. Economic Development Administration sent this bulletin at 02/23/2021 12:22 PM EST EDA Now Accepting Applications for Build to Scale Program EDA is accepting applications for the Build to Scale program , a $38 million funding opportunity that fuels tech-based economic development in regional economies.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was published today. Deadline is April 29, 2021. The FY21 Build to Scale program is comprised of two competitions –– the Venture Challenge and the Capital Challenge.
The Venture Challenge seeks to support high-growth entrepreneurship, accelerate company growth in the applicant’s region, and scale proven entrepreneurship support models. The Capital Challenge increases access to capital in communities where risk capital is in short supply by providing operational support for early-stage investment funds, angel capital networks, or investor training programs.
Eligibility is open to cities, counties, states, other political subdivisions of states, and Indian tribes ; or entities supported by a state or political subdivision of a state that is one of the following: a nonprofit institution of higher education, public-private partnership, research park, federal lab, venture development organization, an economic development organization, or a consortium of the aforementioned .
The Venture Challenge grants have two funding levels – up to $750,000 to build programs and up to $1. 5 million to scale programs. The Capital Challenge offers grants up to $400,000.
EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship administers the Build to Scale program , which is authorized under Section 27 of the Stevenson- Wydler Technology Act. Questions? Visit www.
e d a. gov/oie/BuildToScale or email oie@eda. gov.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Programs that expand access to risk capital in underserved regions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 to $1.5 million per award (approximately $50 million awarded annually across all Build to Scale programs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Build to Scale Program - Capital Challenge is funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.
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