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EDA Announces Funding for Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership

NADO Admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:26:30 +0000

The U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) announced funding for the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership grants. Successful projects will be regional in scope and focus on manufacturing sectors that demonstrate competitive advantages in the marketplace. Applications should emphasize public-private and higher education collaboration. Approximately 20-25 grants will be awarded (about 4 per EDA region) for up to $200,000 each with total funding for the program being around $4 million. The deadline for applications is June 13, 2013. Click here to view the grant summary and application. Click here to contact your EDA state representative for additional information. Click here to view the original press release.

Sen. Merkley Sends EDA Public Works Funding Support Letter to Appropriators

NADO Admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:22:15 +0000

NADO is pleased to announce that Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) along with three of his colleagues sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking their support for EDA’s Public Works program. Specifically, the letter requests the committee to fund the Public Works program at $129 million for FY2014. The Administration has proposed cutting the Public Works program to $40.5 million for next year, which would represent a 49% cut from last year’s funding level. Click here to view the full letter.

Sen. Schumer and Sen. Gillibrand Send Letter Supporting EDA Public Works Funding to Senate Appropriators

NADO Admin — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:34:16 +0000

On April 25, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) sent a letter to Senate Appropriators asking their support of increased EDA Public Works funding for FY2014. The Administration’s proposed budget includes $40.5 million for EDA public works funding for next year, a significant decrease from $112 million in FY2012. The letter also supports EDA’s new Manufacturing Communities Initiative. Click here to view the letter.

Cluster Mapping Webinar Now Available for Download

Brett Schwartz — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:04:03 +0000

The first in a series about various Data Tools developed with support from the Economic Development Administration, this webinar provided an overview of the U.S. Cluster Map and Registry which contains data on the regional clusters that are driving the national economy. Through this website practitioners can access key information on industries by location and type, in both data and chart format, which can be useful for developing a regional economic development strategy. The registry provides a forum for organizations to identify other entities by geographic area that are directly or indirectly working to advance regional cluster initiatives. It is a useful tool for identifying potential organizations to partner with to advance regional cluster initiatives. Economic development organizations, practitioners, policy makers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to watch to learn how this tool can be useful in your planning and decision-making processes.

The webinar was co-hosted by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the Economic Development Administration (EDA). It is part of a series that will occur in 2013. Future webinars will address other EDA-funded data tools, including Stats America, Triple Bottom Line, Regional Innovation Accelerator Network (RIAN), and more. The NADO Research Foundation is coordinating the webinars as part of its Know Your Region program which is funded through an agreement with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (#99-06-07548).

Please contact NADO Deputy Executive Director Laurie Thompson at lthompson@nado.org if you have any questions about this webinar, or the series in general.

Click here to download the Powerpoint slides from the webinar

Rep. Michaud and Rep. Duncan Send EDA Support Letter to House Appropriators

NADO Admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:57:36 +0000

On April 15, Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME) and Rep. John Duncan (R-TN) sent a bipartisan letter to House Appropriators asking their support of FY2012 level funding of $257.5 million for EDA in FY2014. The letter also requests full funding for the Public Works program at $111million. The letter included 62 Members of Congress as co-signers. Click here to view the final letter.

NADO Issues Action Alert Supporting EDA Funding for 2014

NADO Admin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:59:12 +0000

This week, NADO issued an action alert urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support Rep. Michael Michaud’s (D-ME) and Rep. John Duncan’s (R-TN) bipartisan letter to House appropriators supporting FY2012 level funding of $257.5 million for EDA in FY2014. NADO strongly encourages members to reach out to Congressional Representatives and voice support for EDA. Signatures on the letter close on Friday April 12, 2013. If your Representatives would like to add their name to the letter, please have their staff contact Nora Todd with Rep. Michaud (nora.todd@mail.house.gov) or Don Walker (don.walker@mail.house.gov) with Rep. Duncan. Please be sure to provide any updates to NADO. If you would like any additional help contacting your Member of Congress, please do not hesitate to contact our Legislative Director, Craig Whitham via email (cwhitham@nado.org) or phone (202.624.8590). Click here to view Rep. Michaud’s and Rep. Duncan’s original letter. Click here to view NADO’s full action alert.

Congress Advances Continuing Funding Resolution; Avoids Government Shutdown

NADO Admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:30:08 +0000

On March 21, the U.S. House approved the final version of a Continuing Resolution (CR) by a vote of 318-109 that will find the federal government through the end of September. The bill (H.R. 933) was originally offered in the House of Representatives, and continued funding for most government agencies at FY 2012 levels. The FY 2013 Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs appropriations bills were added, providing additional guidance and new funding levels. H.R. 933 was taken up by the Senate, where the FY 2013 Agriculture, Homeland Security and Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bills were added.

The Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill that was added to the CR contains new funding levels for the Economic Development Administration. A detailed summary of the House CR and its effect on EDA can be found here.

The measure now goes to the President, which he is likely to sign into law. You can view the full text of H.R. 933 here.

NADO Executive Director Testifies Before House Subcommittee

NADO Admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:38:44 +0000

On March 21, NADO Executive Director Joe McKinney testified before the U.S. House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee. Mr. McKinney discussed the important role EDA grants play in rural communities and small metropolitan areas, the impact that an increase in EDA’s budget would have on these populations, and the importance of EDA maintaining its historic focus on planning and public works infrastructure grants. McKinney was welcomed by Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA), Ranking Member Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA) and Subcommittee member Rep. John Culberson (R-TX).

A copy of Mr. McKinney’s full testimony will be placed in the Congressional record. You can view a copy of his remarks here.

NADO Applauds Rep. Michaud’s Letter to the President Supporting EDA

NADO Admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:23:26 +0000

On February 5, Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME) sent a letter signed by 40 of his colleagues to President Obama urging him to support current funding for EDA at $257 million. The letter also highlights the many benefits of EDA projects, including critical infrastructure investments, and how they spur economic growth in communities that need it most. Click here to read the full letter.

EDA Announces Application Package for FY2013 Economic Development Assistance Programs

NADO Admin — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:25:08 +0000

On November 26, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced information about the FY2013 grant application process for the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs. Application packages can be downloaded from Grants.gov. The applications can either be submitted electronically or on paper to one of EDA’s regional offices. Detailed instructions on completing the funding application can be found in Section IV.B of the Funding Opportunity. The next three funding cycle deadlines are: March 13, 2013 for funding cycle 3 of FY 2013; June 13, 2013 for funding cycle 4 of FY 2013; and September 13, 2013 for funding cycle 1 of FY 2014. Click here to view the summary, full announcement, and application. An application for assistance from EDA’s other programs, which are governed by different funding opportunities are available on the agency’s website at www.eda.gov.