Closed · EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-2006705 · CFDA 11.307 · Discretionary

FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Commerce, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $750K
Award range
Closed
Status
December 3, 2020
Close date
100
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge is a closed discretionary listing from Department of Commerce that offered Up to $750,000 across 100 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $750K
award range
Closed
application status
100
expected awards
11.307
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge - is cataloged under number EDA-HDQ-OIE-2020-2006705 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 11.307, posted by Department of Commerce. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on October 14, 2020 and last updated on October 13, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $750,000. The agency has projected $25.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 100 awards. If the agency funds the expected 100 awards from the $25.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $250,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on December 3, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $750,000

Close Date

December 3, 2020

Posted

October 14, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$25,000,000

Expected Awards

100

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive merit basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. Under this NOFO, EDA solicits applications for investments that support regional innovation economies to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

EDA OIE

Key Dates

Posted October 14, 2020
Close Date December 3, 2020
Archive Date January 2, 2021
Last Updated October 13, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2020 SPRINT Challenge", offered by Department of Commerce. It is associated with CFDA program 11.307. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive merit basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United Stat...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on December 3, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $750,000. Total estimated funding: $25,000,000. Expected number of awards: 100.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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