The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs provide grant funds for construction and investments to support job creation and private investment. Competitive applications will have a matching funds (generally 50%), robust job creation estimates and a clear link between the proposed project and the region’s broad development goals. Applications must be submitted by one of the upcoming application deadlines: March 14, 2014; June 13, 2014; and October 17, 2014. To view the funding announcement and application, please visit www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html or www.eda.gov.
North Carolina’s EDA representative, Hillary Sherman, can assist applicants in understanding requirements, accessing forms, determining how to strengthen a project and offer preliminary reviews. She can be reached at 404-730-3013 or hsherman@doc.gov.