EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice EDA_FY25_Disaster_Supplemental_NOFO.pdf (67 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

• Project period: 48 months · p. 2

  “Award Project Period EDA anticipates awards will typically have a period of performance of 12 to 48 months.” Open page 2

• Award amounts here are per year · p. 34

  “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 34

Registrations you need first (4)

• Grants.gov · p. 1

  “Economic Development Administration (EDA) FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Initial Announcement Grants.gov Opportunity Number EDA-DISASTER-2025 Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 11.307, Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA)…” Open page 1

• SAM.gov · p. 20

  “Applicants should note that this process can be lengthy, requires interaction with multiple organizations (e.g., SAM.gov), and requires confirmation at each step.” Open page 20

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 21

  “Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) Applicants are required to:” Open page 21

• EDA EDGE · p. 58

  “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 58

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What to submit

• Form ED-900 · p. 15

  “In section B.4 of the Form ED-900 (discussed below in section D.2), the applicant should explain how their project is consistent with the economic recovery resilience investment priority.” Open page 15

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 23

  “To document Investment/Policy Commitments, applicants may use the Form ED-900B or submit a commitment letter from the relevant business.” Open page 23

• Form ED-900B · p. 23

  “To document Investment/Policy Commitments, applicants may use the Form ED-900B or submit a commitment letter from the relevant business.” Open page 23

• Form SF-424 · p. 25

  “One Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) from the lead applicant. 2.” Open page 25

• Form SF-424A · p. 25

  “One Form SF-424A (Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs) for the project. 3.” Open page 25

• Form CD-511 · p. 25

  “One Form CD-511 (Certification Regarding Lobbying) from the lead applicant. 4.” Open page 25

• Form SF-LLL · p. 25

  “One Form SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities) – if applicable, from the lead applicant, if applicable.” Open page 25

• Form SF-424C · p. 26

  “One Form SF-424C (Budget Information—Construction Programs) for the project. 3.” Open page 26

• Form SF-424D · p. 27

  “One Form SF-424D (Assurances—Construction Programs) from each co-applicant, as applicable. 10.” Open page 27

• Form ED-900D · p. 27

  “One Form ED-900D (Requirements for Design and Engineering Assistance).” Open page 27

• Environmental documentation · p. 28

  “An environmental narrative outline that details required components may be accessed in EDA’s website at: https://www.eda.gov/sites/default/files/2025- 03/Environmental-Narrative-Template-and-Application-Certification-Clause_2025.docx.” Open page 28

• Form ED-900C · p. 30

  “One Form ED-900C (EDA Application Supplement for Construction Programs) and accompanying supporting documentation, e.g., Preliminary Engineering Report. 11.” Open page 30

• Form ED-900E · p. 30

  “One Form ED-900E (Calculation of Estimated Relocation and Land Acquisition Expenses). 12.” Open page 30

• Form ED-900F · p. 32

  “One Form ED-900F (Additional EDA Assurances for Revolving Loan Fund Applications). 10.” Open page 32

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 32

  “The non-federal share, whether in cash or in-kind, is expected to be paid out at the same general rate as the federal share; however, if the applicant’s budget narrative proposes otherwise, applicants must also include information that clearly indicates what…” Open page 32

• Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 33

  “The applicant must submit a copy of its current, approved, and negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA).” Open page 33

Length limits

• Page limit (see quote): 3 pages max · p. 43

  “The narrative should not exceed 3 pages (11 point font, single spaced, 1-inch margins).” Open page 43

• Executive Summary: 500 words max · p. 43

  “Executive Summary (no more than 500 words) Briefly summarize the proposed project and activities:” Open page 43

• Page limit (see quote): 7 pages max · p. 45

  “The narrative should not exceed 7 pages (11 point font, single spaced, 1-inch margins).” Open page 45

• Form ED: 7 pages max · p. 47

  “Note: commitment letters and other documentation (such as Form ED-900B) do not count against the 7-page maximum for this narrative. 3.” Open page 47

• Overarching Narrative: 10 pages max · p. 47

  “The Lead Coalition Member should submit the Overarching Narrative, and the document should not exceed 10 pages (11-point font, single spaced, 1-inch margins).” Open page 47

• Form ED: 10 pages max · p. 50

  “Note: commitment letters and other documentation (such as Form ED-900B) do not count against the 10-page maximum for this narrative.” Open page 50

Formatting rules

• 11-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced · p. 22

  “If the Impact and Engagement Narrative exceeds 3 pages (11-point font, single spaced, 1-inch margins), only the first 3 pages will be reviewed.” Open page 22

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 1

  “Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq.) (Stafford Act) “as a result of hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024.” Cost Sharing and…” Open page 1

• Cost share / match · p. 54

  “In determining whether to increase the federal share above 80%, EDA’s Grants Officers will consider on a case-by-case basis whether the circumstances of the proposed project warrant a federal share in excess of 80%, including whether the applicant has…” Open page 54

Dates in the notice

• March 3, 2026 · p. 13

  “The deadline for applications submitted under the Industry Transformation Path is 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.” Open page 13

Mistakes that get applications rejected (2)

• Could get your application rejected: Industry Transformation applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.... · p. 1

  “Industry Transformation applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. another Funding Instrument Grant or cooperative agreement.” Open page 1

• Could get your application rejected: Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding. · p. 2

  “Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding.” Open page 2