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Economic Development Administration
Max Amount
$500K
Deadline
Open enrollment
Funds entrepreneurs and startups through competitions and accelerators run by regional innovation organizations. Awards support capacity-building for regional entrepreneurial ecosystems and direct assistance to high-growth startups.
Answer each question — we'll show you exactly what applies to your situation.
Is your organization a qualifying nonprofit or tax-exempt organization?
Individual companies and startups are NOT eligible as direct applicants — EDA Build to Scale funds organizations that support entrepreneurs, not the entrepreneurs themselves?
Can you demonstrate capacity to support technology-based entrepreneurs and early-stage companies in building a regional innovation ecosystem?
Do you have or propose concrete partnerships with businesses, investors, universities, and community institutions?
Applications are competitive and must be submitted via grants.gov in response to the EDA Build to Scale Notice of Funding Opportunity?