Recompete Application Assistance
Applications are now being accepted for Phase 1 of the Recompete Pilot Program. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit eda.gov for resources, application tips, and public office hours. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Assistant Secretary Feliz Visits Alaska Mariculture Cluster
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Susie Feliz recently visited U.S. Department of Commerce-supported programs in Alaska. While in Alaska, Feliz spoke with partners of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster, one of 21 Build Back Better Regional Challenge winners, and learned how EDA investment is helping to catalyze the development of kelp and shellfish into a sustainable mariculture industry for the benefit of Alaska’s economy and communities. Read more at instagram.com/commercegov.
California Workforce Forestry Summit
Registration is now open for the California Forestry Workforce Summit, November 6-8 in Anderson, California. The statewide summit will expand the dialog launched at the California Forestry Workforce Summit held at UC Davis earlier this year. Federal and state leaders will identify challenges and resources for effective, equitable workforce development in forestry and wildfire management to help Californians prepare for and secure good jobs in this vital sector. The summit is organized by California Resilient Careers in Forestry, supported by EDA's Good Jobs Challenge. Register here.
Building Economic Resilience in Energy Communities
On September 20-21, Smart Growth America will host an EDA-sponsored Nuclear Host Communities Forum. This event is designed to assist those communities across the country that are facing significant economic development challenges as they transition to the use of renewable energy. It will feature speakers, panels, and resources on a wide range of socioeconomic impacts of hosting a power plant. Register for this virtual event here.
RPN Provides Program Clearinghouse for Rural Communities
EDA is a participating agency in the Rural Partners Network (RPN), an all-of-government initiative that helps rural communities find resources and funding to create jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability. The Rural Partners Network operates rural.gov, which provides a directory of federal economic development programs relevant to rural communities. Local governments and economic development organizations can find funding opportunities, technical assistance, and other programs supporting a broad range of rural activities at rural.gov.
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