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Find similar grantsEDA University Center Economic Development Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This program enables institutions of higher education and consortia to establish and operate University Centers focused on leveraging university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): EDA University Center Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): EDA University Center Program U.S. Economic Development Administration sent this bulletin at 05/04/2023 09:30 AM EDT EDA Announces University Center Program Funding Opportunity The Economic Development Administration has posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) opening the University Center Economic Development Program competition .
The program annually rotates which EDA regions are included in the funding notice. The 2023 funding opportunit y is open to the following regions: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas . Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming .
More Information on the Notice of Funding Opportunity The EDA University Center program leverages university assets to build and expand regional economic ecosystems that support innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship that are both resilient and inclusive. The deadline for receipt of applications is July 10 , 2023.
Accredited institutions of higher education, including community colleges, junior colleges, tribal colleges, Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), or other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) that meets EDA’s eligibility requirements as an accredited institution of higher education, or a consortium of accredited institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for and receive funding under the University Center Economic Development Program.
Learn more about the 2023 University Center competition NOFO at an upcoming informational webinar and Q&A session , to be announced soon . More Information about University Centers
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Accredited institutions of higher education, including community colleges, junior colleges, or a consortium of accredited institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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