Economic Development Administration · Department of Commerce
FY 2023 Disaster Supplemental
In short: Economic Development Administration expects to make 150 awards of up to $30 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
Key facts
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
The funder says: “There are no submission deadlines. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new Disaster Supplemental NOFO, cancellation of this Disaster Supplemental NOFO or all available funds...” - Award size
- Up to $30M
- Total available
- $483M · about 150 awards
- Match ?
- Required only for some projects or applicants (then you cover 40% of the total project). Check the official notice for yours · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, Public college or university, Tribal government, County government, and others named in the official notice
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Your share in dollars
If this rule applies to your request: for a $30,000,000 grant you'd put in about $20,000,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $50,000,000.
“Generally, the amount of the EDA grant may not exceed 60 percent of the total cost of the project.” — federal program 11.307, from its SAM.gov catalog entry
Based on this official rule. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.
How this fits you
- Available in Roane County (nationwide program)
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 67
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction projects, as appropriate, to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq.) (Stafford Act) “as a result of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022….”
EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE). EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a single platform with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle.
Starting April 6, 2023, applications will no longer be accepted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE (sfgrants.eda.gov). To apply for the FY 2023 Disaster Supplemental NOFO, please access the portal here. More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO.
Who can apply, from the official notice
District Organization; Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 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; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. The project of an eligible applicant must be able to meet area eligibility requirements to be considered for funding under this Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022. More specifically, consistent with 13 C.F.R. parts 301 and 307, EDA will determine area eligibility pursuant to the applicable Federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designation of areas as eligible for public assistance or individual assistance due to the declared disasters listed on FEMA’s website (www.fema.gov/disaster/). For construction projects (including design and engineering), the project must be located within an eligible county. For non-construction projects, the project’s scope of work must primarily benefit eligible counties, and stakeholders representing those eligible counties must be directly engaged in the project.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/2517b9bd-136a-4f0f-a7b2-56834de11a1c · Printed from grantme.click/grants/07a8b5c0-7db0-4ce0-b59f-c16e77d6b977
Writing the need statement? Roane County facts with citations.
What the official notice requires
Pulled from the official notice FY23_EDA_Disaster_Supplemental_NOFO.pdf (35 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.
Award size and project length
Award amounts here are per year · p. 21
“If the applicant is a state or local unit of government that receives less than $35 million in direct federal funding per year it may submit any of the following:” Open page 21
Registrations you need first (3)
Grants.gov · p. 5
“For all other EDA program and investment opportunities, please review https://www.grants.gov (Grants.gov) or visit https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding- opportunities.” Open page 5
EDA EDGE · p. 16
“Applicants, specifically the Authorized Representative submitting the application and materials, will receive a time and date stamped email from EDGE confirming the submission and receipt of the application and other required documents.” Open page 16
SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 22
“Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) Applicants are required to:” Open page 22
Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
What to submit
Form ED-900 · p. 9
“If the project is a workforce project, its compliance with these workforce principles must be documented in section B.2 of the ED-900 (as discussed below) and will be evaluated as part of the project’s competitiveness.” Open page 9
Letters of support or commitment · p. 14
“Documentation of Cost Share or Matching Applications must include commitment letters or equivalent documents that demonstrate, to the satisfaction of EDA, that all matching funds (whether cash, loans, bonds, or in-kind) from all sources (e.g., any applicant,…” Open page 14
Form SF-424 · p. 16
“Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)” Open page 16
Form CD-511 · p. 16
“Form CD-511 (Certification Regarding Lobbying) ED-900 Information.” Open page 16
Budget narrative / justification · p. 19
“The Budget Narrative must identify and justify how funds in each line item of the budget will be used to support the proposed project.” Open page 19
Form SF-424A · p. 19
“The Budget Narrative should specifically address each budget line item (including both the Federal Share and matching Non-Federal Share), and the narrative total should match the total project costs listed in both the SF-424 question 18, line g, and SF-424A…” Open page 19
Form SF-424C · p. 19
“The Budget Narrative should specifically address each budget line item (including both the Federal Share and matching Non-Federal Share), and the narrative total should match the total project costs listed in both the SF-424 question 18, line g, and SF-424A…” Open page 19
Form SF-LLL · p. 20
“Form SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities) A form SF LLL is required if an applicant has retained a registered lobbyist in conjunction with the proposed project. ii.” Open page 20
Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 20
“The applicant must submit a copy of its current, approved, and negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA).” Open page 20
Form ED-900C · p. 21
“This includes filling out an environmental narrative attached to section H of the ED-900C and a certification clause found on Appendix A to the environmental narrative.” Open page 21
Form ED-900B
“Included in the application package.”
Form ED-900F
“Included in the application package.”
Form ED-900D
“Included in the application package.”
Form ED-900E
“Included in the application package.”
Form SF-424D
“Included in the application package.”
Mistakes that get applications rejected (2)
Could get your application rejected: EDA will regard applications that are substantively supported by such strategies as more competitive,... · p. 5
“EDA will regard applications that are substantively supported by such strategies as more competitive, while applications for rebuilding damaged infrastructure that are not demonstrably supported by or otherwise related to a long-term plan for economic growth…” Open page 5
Missing a required part: Applications that do not contain all elements listed in section D.2.a will not be reviewed. · p. 24
“Applications that do not contain all elements listed in section D.2.a will not be reviewed.” Open page 24
Files from the official listing
The notice, forms and templates the agency attached. Some programs ask for a letter of intent or a form before the full application.
- FY23_EDA_Disaster_Supplemental_NOFO.pdf (468 KB)
FY2023 EDA Disaster Supplemental Full NOFO - 07_Environmental-Narrative-Template-and-Application-Certification-Clause.docx (57 KB)
Environmental Narrative and Applicant Certification Clause - ED_900B_2_1-V2.1.pdf (159 KB)
ED 900B - SF424C_2_0-V2.0.pdf (1.7 MB)
SF424C - CD511-V1.1.pdf (102 KB)
CD-511 - ED_900F_1_1-V1.1.pdf (142 KB)
ED 900F - SF424A-V1.0.pdf (132 KB)
SF424A - BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-V1.2.pdf (94 KB)
Budget Narrative Attachments - ED_900C_1_2-V1.2.pdf (196 KB)
ED 900C - ED_900_GA_1_2-V1.2.pdf (258 KB)
ED 900 GA - SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf (144 KB)
SF424 - ED_900D_1_1-V1.1.pdf (142 KB)
ED 900D - ED_900E_1_1-V1.1.pdf (438 KB)
ED 900E - SF424D-V1.1.pdf (65 KB)
SF424D - SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf (99 KB)
SFLLL
Who in Tennessee has won this program
53 awards to Tennessee groups in 26 counties since 2021 · 0 in Roane County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dayton, Tennessee | Dayton, Rhea County | $14.4M spent that year | 2023 |
| Upper Cumberland Development District | Cookeville, Putnam County | $5.5M spent that year | 2025 |
| Jackson Energy Authority | Jackson, Madison County | $5M | 2024 |
| Persevere | Memphis, Shelby County | $3.8M spent that year | 2025 |
| City of Dayton | Dayton, Rhea County | $2.8M | |
| Greater Nashville Regional Council | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.7M spent that year | 2025 |
| City of Loudon | Loudon, Loudon County | $2.6M | |
| Town of Oneida | Oneida, Scott County | $2.5M | |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | $2.2M spent that year | 2025 |
| Greater Nashville Regional Council | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.1M | 2023 |
| Partner Community Capital, Inc. | Charles Town | $2.1M spent that year | 2025 |
| City of Johnson City | Johnson City, Washington County | $2M |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse; USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. In Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development passes it on: watch that agency for applications, not the federal agency. 14 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Roane County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeneville Water Commission | Greeneville, Greene County | Town of Greeneville | $433K spent that year | 2025 |
| City of Kingsport, TN | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Tenn Dept of Economic & Community Development | $379K spent that year | 2025 |
| Town of Oneida | Oneida, Scott County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $299K | 2025 |
| City of Lobelville | Lobelville | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $207K | 2025 |
| City of Jefferson City | Jefferson City, Jefferson County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $200K | 2025 |
| William R Moore College of Technology | Memphis, Shelby County | The University of Memphis | $189K spent that year | 2024 |
| City of Kingsport, TN | Kingsport, Sullivan County | TN Dept of Economic & Community Development | $169K spent that year | 2024 |
| City of Tiptonville | Tiptonville, Lake County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $148K | 2025 |
| Newport Utilities Board | Newport, Cocke County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $130K spent that year | 2025 |
| Aegis Trade Law LLC | Memphis, Shelby County | New Mexico Trade Alliance | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwest Tennessee Development District | Martin, Weakley County | Economic Development Administration | $39K spent that year | 2025 |
| Northwest Tennessee Development District | Martin, Weakley County | Economic Development Administration | $19K spent that year | 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
Similar grants open or opening soon
From other funders, about the same kind of work in Roane County.
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- Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current · Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Due Dec 30, 2026 · 81 days left
More from Economic Development Administration
- FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs · No deadline listed: see the official notice
- EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental · No deadline listed: see the official notice
About the federal program
Economic Adjustment Assistance
Program number 11.307 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration · Project grant
How applications are judged
For construction and non-construction projects (except proposals for preparation or revision of a CEDS), the following criteria will receive equal weight: i. The project�s feasibility or likelihood that it will achieve its projected outcomes on the proposed schedule; ii. The extent to which the project demonstrates support from and involvement with regional stakeholders, e.g. private, public, and non-profit entities, community-based organizations, workforce development boards, economic development organizations, schools, community colleges, neighborhood and housing associations, and the communities that stand to benefit; iii. The extent to which the project demonstrates resiliency to future sudden and severe economic dislocations, e.g., closures of major local employers, etc.; iv. The extent to which the project is aligned with and integrated into other public or private investments currently ongoing or planned for the community and region; v. The degree of economic distress experienced in the project region; vi. The project�s demonstrated ability to foster job creation and retention, including whether the project will create jobs and registered apprenticeships; vii. The project�s demonstrated ability to promote private investment in the regional economy; and viii. The project�s demonstrated alignment with EDA�s current Investment Priorities as outlined at https://www.eda.gov/funding/investment-priorities. In addition to the above criteria, for workforce projects only,...
Match
Generally, the amount of the EDA grant may not exceed 60 percent of the total cost of the project. Projects may receive an additional amount that shall not exceed 30 percent, based on the relative needs of the region in which the project will be located, as determined by EDA.
In addition, EDA�s regulations allow an investment rate of up to 100 percent for Indian tribes, for a State or political subdivision of a State that can document that it has exhausted its effective taxing and borrowing capacity, or for a non-profit organization that can document that it has exhausted its borrowing capacity.