U.S. Department of Commerce Announces
Availability of $587 Million to Aid Communities Impacted by Natural Disasters
in 2017
The U.S. Economic
Development Administration (EDA) today published the FY18 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $587 million available to
eligible grantees in communities where a Presidential declaration of a major
disaster was issued under the Stafford Act as a result of Hurricanes Harvey,
Irma and Maria, wildfires and other natural disasters in 2017.
EDA disaster grants are made by its Regional Offices under the
agency’s Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program, which enables EDA to make awards that support a wide range of
construction and non-construction activities in areas which experience sudden
and prolonged severe economic dislocation.
EDA encourages the
submission of applications based on long-term, regionally-oriented, and collaborative
development strategies that foster economic growth and resilience.
Eligible applicants under the EAA program
include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic
Development District (EDD); (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian
Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State,
including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in
economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political
subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of
institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit
organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political
subdivision of a State. EDA is not authorized to provide EAA grants to individuals or for‑profit entities. Requests from
such entities will not be considered for funding.
There are no application deadlines and the
agency will accept proposals on a rolling basis until the publication of a new
Disaster Supplemental NOFO, cancellation of this NOFO, or all funds are
obligated. Disaster recovery projects must be consistent with the U.S. Department of Commerce Disaster Recovery Investment
Priorities.
EDA is planning an informational webinar for
potential grantees and details on the date and time and how to participate will
be forthcoming.
For more information, please visit the EDA and Disaster Recovery page.
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