Denver University Center Program 2018 | EDA DEN TA DRO 2018 2005672

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The Denver University Center Program 2018 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Economic Development Administration (EDA). It is part of EDA's University Center Economic Development Program, which funds institutions of higher education (or consortia of institutions) to establish and operate University Centers that apply university resources to strengthen regional economic ecosystems. The overall goal is to help regions become more innovative, more competitive, and better positioned for long-term economic growth in a global economy.

At the core of the program is EDA's view that strong regional economies are built through interconnected "economic ecosystems." In practical terms, this means creating and improving the networks that link talent development, innovation infrastructure (both physical assets and less tangible supports like programs and networks), research and science capacity, and a collaborative culture where public and private institutions work toward shared economic outcomes. The program is designed to use universities as anchor institutions that can convene partners, provide research-based expertise, and deliver hands-on technical assistance that helps communities and industries move from planning to implementation.

Funded University Centers are expected to collaborate with other EDA partners in their region and provide specialized expertise that supports economic development strategies tied to innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship. The assistance can take many forms depending on regional needs, including support for applied research centers, technology commercialization efforts, feasibility studies for proposed projects, market research, economic impact analyses, workforce or entrepreneurial training, and other targeted technical assistance that helps a region develop or expand its innovation clusters. The intended outcomes include job creation, development of higher-skilled regional talent pools, and business growth and expansion, especially in sectors where the region is building competitive strengths.

This FY 2018 competition was administered through EDA's Denver Regional Office (with a parallel competition also run through the Austin Regional Office). Eligible applicants were public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 11.303, used a grant funding instrument, and fell under the broad funding activity category of "Other." The funding opportunity number was EDA DEN TA DRO 2018 2005672, and the application deadline was July 15, 2018. The listed award ceiling was $200,000. EDA has run the University Center program as a competitive, multi-year program since FY 2004, and this opportunity continued that model by supporting university-led efforts that translate academic assets into real-world regional economic development capacity.

• The Department of Commerce in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Denver University Center Program 2018" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.303.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2018-05-31.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-07-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.

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