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Find similar grantsFY 2024 Build to Scale, deadline October 25, 2026
Build to Scale Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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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:Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Additional Information on Eligibility:See NOFO for full eligibility list and requirements.
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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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Applications for Build to Scale Program are due October 25, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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