What Local Economic Development Funding Covers (and Excludes)

GrantID: 56822

Grant Funding Amount Low: Open

Deadline: Ongoing

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Summary

This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in that are actively involved in Employment, Labor & Training Workforce. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.

Grant Overview

Supporting Local Small Businesses

Recent Policy Shifts
Recent economic policies spotlight the urgent need to revitalize local economies, particularly in regions facing economic distress. This funding aligns with efforts to bolster local manufacturing and service delivery, responding to both community needs and market demands for sustainability and resilience. The pandemic has accelerated these shifts, revealing vulnerabilities in supply chains and emphasizing local food production and self-sufficiency.

Prioritized Areas for Funding
Data indicates that small businesses are crucial for local job creation, with an estimated 30% of all new jobs in the U.S. stemming from small firms. Consequently, initiatives focusing on training local manufacturers to increase production capacity, as well as programs promoting entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups, are being prioritized. Evidence shows that regions investing in these areas have witnessed a 15% increase in local employment rates.

Emerging Capacity Requirements
Emerging requirements include the ability for small businesses to demonstrate adaptability and innovation. Applicants may need to provide evidence of previous capacity-building efforts, such as training programs undertaken or partnerships formed with local educational institutions to enhance workforce skills. Funding decisions may also rely on the business's potential for replicability, meaning successful models should be scalable to other businesses in the region.

Fit Assessment Criteria
Successful applicants will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate community impact, operational viability, and alignment with local economic development strategies. Organizations must also show a commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement of their practices to sustain growth.

Eligible Regions

Interests

Eligible Requirements

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