1 ALTERNATIVE COVER Main Heading Font: Georgia; 28pts Color: Blue Character Spacing: Normal Line spacing: 1pt Text alignment: Centered Subheading 1 Font: Arial Bold; 16pts Line spacing: Exactly Subheading 2 Font: Arial; 14pts Date Font: Georgia Italic; 16pts Color: Yellow
2 REQUESTS First: Topics to Cover? AURO Organization ProgramsInnovation. Regional Collaboration. Job Creation. First: Topics to Cover? REQUESTS AURO Organization Programs EDD Requirements Application Process IRC Considerations Eligibility and Grant Rates Engineering/Environmental Defining Economic Development
3 Geographic Teams Northwest Team Southeast Team
4 Investment Zones West North East South
5 New Mexico and West TexasArea Director Jessica Falk Economic Development Representative Trisha Korbas Project Engineer Wesley Kaisershot Economic Development Specialist Jason Wilson (New Mexico) Chris Rys (Texas)
6 Arkansas and LouisianaArea Director Matt Giannini Economic Development Representative Vicki Hendershot Project Engineer Corey Dunn Economic Development Specialist Susan Geist
7 Oklahoma and North TexasArea Director Jessica Falk Economic Development Representative Cornell Wesley Project Engineer Wesley Kaisershot Economic Development Specialist Jason Wilson (Oklahoma) Chris Rys (Texas)
8 South Texas Area Director Matt GianniniEconomic Development Representative Robert Peche Project Engineer Lisa Larson Economic Development Specialist Patricia Shorter
9 EDA Program Portfolio Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms PlanningInnovation. Regional Collaboration. Job Creation. EDA Program Portfolio Research and Evaluation Public Works Technical Assistance Economic Adjustment Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Regional Innovation Strategies (America COMPETES / RAMI) Innovative Manufacturing Loan Guarantee Program Planning
10 Planning Program EDA’s Partnership Planning program helps regional planning organizations (Economic Development Districts (EDDs), Indian Tribes, and other eligible areas) with their long-term planning efforts, outreach to communities and development of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS). A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development. A CEDS is the result of a “regionally-owned” planning process designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. It provides a coordinating mechanism for individuals, organizations, local governments, and private industry to engage about the economic direction of their region. EDA supports a national network of over 380 regional economic development organizations know as Economic Development Districts (EDDs). EDDs are multi- jurisdictional entities, commonly composed of multiple counties and in certain cases even cross-state borders, that leverage the involvement of the public, private, and non- profit sectors to establish a CEDS for regional collaboration. Funds may also be used for short term planning needs.
11 Planning Program CEDS requirements are intended to provide flexibility to best serve the needs of your community. Requirements can be found out two page handout. Guidelines and best practices can be found on EDA’s Website. CEDS must be reviewed yearly for any necessary updates. A full CEDS update must be submitted every 5 years. Questions about EDD Scope of Work, Budgets or Reporting?
12 Technical Assistance ProgramSupports three specific areas: University Centers, Local Technical Assistance (LTA), and National Technical Assistance (NTA) to foster innovative approaches, economic development and stimulating business growth. Invests in 58 University Centers that provide technical assistance to public and private sector organizations. LTA finances feasibility studies, planning efforts, and other projects that enable better understanding of economic assets or specific industries. NTA disseminates information and studies of economic development issues of national significance. EXAMPLE: The Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI) is a statewide center, designated by the Commonwealth, for academic cooperation, entrepreneurship and economic development across the Massachusetts digital and video games ecosystem hosted and located at Becker College….. As and EDA University Center, MassDiGI has launched several initiatives that support entrepreneurship and strengthen the talent pipeline between higher education and the game industry, drawing talent from Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities. Number of university centers is based on June 2013 report provided by PNP The funds will be used to support local and regional Technical Assistance project grants. These investments help economically distressed communities look beyond their current, and sometimes obsolete, industrial base to new opportunities that could lead to higher-skill, higher-wage employers. There remains a high demand for these projects as regions recover from the economic downturn of a few years ago.
13 Innovation. Regional Collaboration. Job Creation.Public Works Program EDA investments help facilitate the transition of distressed communities to become more competitive through the development of key public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, sanitary sewers, water, broadband, manufacturing center, incubators, etc. for use by private businesses: Acquisition or development of land including design, engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alternation, expansion, improvement for use for a public works, public service, or development facility, including related machinery and equipment Improve the opportunities, in the area where the project is or will be located, for the successful establishment or expansion of industrial or commercial plants or facilities; Assist in the creation of additional long-term employment opportunities in the area; or Primarily benefit the long-term unemployed and members of low-income families The project will fulfill a pressing need of the area, or a part of the area The area for which the project is to be carried out has a comprehensive economic development strategy and the project is consistent with the strategy Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius. The Public Works program funding of $85 million results in 13,633 jobs created/saved and $599.8 million in private investment leveraged. The Public Works program invests in critical infrastructure that meets business expansion needs and lowers business investment risk, including water and sewer system improvements, industrial parks, business incubator facilities, expansion of port and harbor facilities, skill-training facilities, and the redevelopment of brownfields. EDA considers the Public Works Program one of the critical inputs to growing a strong regional economy. Restoring our industrial commons requires a balanced portfolio of solutions that are critically important to U.S. competitiveness. Taken along with EDA’s other program adjustments, these budget modifications are designed to provide the Bureau with a robust and diverse, yet balanced, portfolio of assistance that can be brought to bear on a broad range of the construction, non-construction, and financing projects that will stimulate economic development in regions across the nation.
14 Economic Adjustment Assistance ProgramThe most flexible program in EDA’s toolbox, can address a variety of economic development needs Provides a portfolio of assistance that can be tailored to meet an applicant’s needs: Strategic planning Technical assistance Construction of physical infrastructure Capitalization of revolving loan funds Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
15 Eligible Applicants – RecipientsInnovation. Regional Collaboration. Job Creation. Eligible Applicants – Recipients EDA provides competitive, merit-based grants and technical assistance to private-public partnerships: State and local governments Tribal organizations Colleges and Universities Non-profit organizations Context of “in economically distressed communities” EDA does not provide investments to individuals, private business or for-profit entities nor does it allow pass throughs to these entities EDA’s grant investments are generally 50% with a equivalent match—but can be up to 80% based on economic distress criteria (Per Capita Income, Unemployment, etc.). Native American grants can be up to 100%
16 Eligibility for ProgramsCEDS (or an approved equivalent) is required for projects under Sections 201 for Public Works and 209 for Economic Adjustment and the project shall be located in an area meeting one or more of the following: Low Per Capita Income—The area has a per capita income of 80 percent or less of the national average Unemployment Rate Above National Average—The area has an unemployment rate that is, for the most recent 24- month period for which data are available, at least 1 percent greater than the national average unemployment rate Unemployment or Economic Adjustment Problems—The area is an area that the Secretary determines has experienced or is about to experience a special need arising from actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic adjustment problems resulting from severe short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions
17 Eligibility for ProgramsPolitical Boundaries of Areas—An area that meets 1 or more of the criteria of subsection including a small area of poverty or high unemployment within a larger community in less economic distress, shall be eligible for assistance under section 201 or 209 without regard to political or other subdivisions or boundaries.
18 Investment Rates - Typically at a 50 Percent Cost Share and then Relative Need ExceptionsPractical Matter - Investment Rates are Functions of Relative Need Based on Low Per Capita Income or Unemployment Rates Below the National Average
19 Stats America and American Factfinder https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml#
20 Eligibility of ProgramsUnemployment or Economic Adjustment Problems—The area is an area that the Secretary determines has experienced or is about to experience a special need arising from actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic adjustment problems resulting from severe short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions Closure or restructuring of industries or the loss of a major employer essential to the Regional economy – actual or threatened Substantial out-migration or population loss Underemployment, meaning employment of workers at less than full-time or at less skilled tasks than their training or abilities permit Military base closures or realignments, defense contractor reductions-in-force, or Department of Energy defense-related funding reductions
21 Eligibility of ProgramsUnemployment or Economic Adjustment Problems—The area is an area that the Secretary determines has experienced or is about to experience a special need arising from actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic adjustment problems resulting from severe short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions…..further defined Natural or other major disasters or emergencies- Stafford Act, Magnuson Steven Fishery Act, Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act or Small Business Act Extraordinary depletion of natural resources or other impact attributable to a new or revised Federal regulation or policy Communities undergoing transition of their economic base as a result of changing trade patterns Promise Zone Designation Other Special Need as determined by the Assistant Secretary
22 Application Process – Regional ProgramsApplications are accepted throughout the year and are generally submitted through Grants On Line Recent changes in the process have resulted in a relatively brief proposal that only requires the highlights of the proposed project in terms of financials, economic impact, etc… for the Public Works and Economic Adjustment programs If the proposal is deemed competitive with EDA priorities, the applicant will be invited to provide further information for further consideration Generally grants are awarded within 90 days of the complete application Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
23 Application Process – Regional ProgramsDirect consultation with EDA Economic Development Representative- customer service which can be one to one or connection through Economic Development District Direct consultation provides an opportunity to “vet” project need, alignment with CEDS, appropriate budget and viability with EDA’s competitive process Engagement with EDA Project Engineer and other Subject Matter Experts as appropriate Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
24 Application Process – Regional ProgramsFor the Public Works and Economic Adjustment programs the is a Proposal to be completed and submitted – hard copy to regional office or via Grants.gov For Planning and Technical Assistance a full application is to be completed and submitted –hard copy to regional office or via Grants.gov University Center program is a competitive pool – every five years in the region exclusive through Grants.gov Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
25 Application Process – Regional ProgramsProposal form (Public Works and Economic Adjustment) – the applicant competes and submits a SF424 and in depth responses to preliminary items on the ED-900 P form: Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
26 Application Process – Regional ProgramsEDA provides a an evaluation in 30 days “RESPONSIVE” or “NOT RESPONSIVE” via a Proposal Review Committee: Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
27 Application Process – Regional ProgramsIf “RESPONSIVE” then Regional Director invites a full application to be submitted within 60 days Clearances and Considerations: Budget, Environmental Review, Engineering, Method of Construction, Beneficiary Commitments Investment Review Committee is convened – seven qualitative elements - the deeper dive of enabling the region to become more economically diverse and prosperous If “NOT RESPONSIVE” further refinement may occur by the applicant, EDR, Integrator or other SMEs may provide technical assistance Clearances and Considerations – Duration of time to develop Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
28 Application Process – Regional ProgramsInvestment Review Committee’s due diligence Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
29 Application Process – Regional ProgramsFor the Planning and Technical Assistance programs a full application is submitted There is no Proposal Review Committee There is an Investment Review Committee Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
30 Environmental NarrativeEnvironmental narratives - should be filled out by experienced environmental personnel and provide detailed, in-depth analysis of each section. The info can be collected and put into the template by the district, but there are normally people at the A/E firm that are assisting with the pre-design work that can assist with gathering the specific information and analyses for the different sections. This is especially important on projects that may have complicated issues with USFWS, SHPO, etc. or have cumulative, direct, and indirect impacts that need to be evaluated by an environmental professional. If it’s something minimal like installing equipment into an existing building, then it’s not as immediately necessary. Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
31 Engineering Tips The preliminary engineering reports (PER) should include an itemized engineer’s estimate and detailed site layouts/schematics. This is needed for the engineer’s to determine eligibility of the work, confirm scope, cost estimated, etc. Engineer estimates, SF 424, and SF 424C should all match at the time of application. Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
32 Project Assistance and AdministrationAdministrative Fees – Setting Fees Training – Please send topics Jobs created and private investment based on data provided by PNP, Kerstin Millius.
33 Defining Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development is the expansion of capacities that contribute to the advancement of society through the realization of individual, firm and community potential. Economic Development is a sustained increase in prosperity and quality of life through innovation, lowered transaction costs, and the utilization of capabilities towards the responsible production and diffusion of goods and services. Economic development requires effective institutions grounded in norms of openness, tolerance for risk, appreciation for diversity, and confidence in the realization of mutual gain for the public and the private sector. Economic development is essential to creating the conditions for economic growth and ensuring our economic future. A functional definition to guide public policy and evaluation.
34 Anatomy of an Economic Ecosystem
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