FY 2023 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 2

The FY 2023 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 2 is a program for applicants who have previously had a Recompete Plan approved by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) during Phase 1. The funding available depends on each year's budget.

The program's emphasis is on locations experiencing ongoing economic strain and gaps in employment amongst individuals aged 25 to 54. The purpose is to enable long-term economic development and job creation in these areas. The EDA plans to award funds to between 4 to 8 finalist applicants for implementation purposes, with an estimated 3 to 8 projects being selected within each of these.

These funds can be used for various construction and non-construction activities across four categories: workforce development, business and entrepreneur development, infrastructure, and additional planning, predevelopment or technical assistance.

Eligibility to apply is based on the guidelines of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980. Eligible applicants include local government units, the District of Columbia, any U.S. territory, Tribal governments, state or entity political subdivisions, public or non-profit organizations cooperating with the officials of a state or entity subdivision, economic development districts, and coalitions of any of these eligible entities within a qualifying geographic area.

However, the EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperation agreements to individuals or for-profit organizations. Applications from these entities will not be considered.