Administrative Agency:

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Program Goals:

To address economic problems through support for administrative services, demonstration projects, feasibility studies, management and operational assistance, and other forms of technical assistance.

Resource Provided:

Project grants to support local feasibility and business planning or implementation, which may lead to job creation with regional impact.

Eligibility:

Applicants may be municipalities, public entities, non-profits, and Alaska Native village entities.

Alaska Program Status:

Recent grants include feasibility studies, arts and crafts, and regional tourism development. The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development is funded through a complementary program.

Comments:

This is a very flexible resource targeted at local economic development efforts. This program has extremely limited funding and is very competitive. Grants are typically in the $15,000 to $40,000 range.

Program Contact:  (Primary Contact listed first.)

Berney Richert
Economic Development Administration
Alaska Field Office
U.S. Department of Commerce
510 L Street, Suite 444
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 271-2272/1439
Fax: (907) 271-2274
e-mail: brichert@eda.doc.gov

Shirley Kelly, Program Specialist
Alaska Field Office
Economic Development Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
510 L Street, Suite 444
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 271-1439
Fax: (907) 271-2273
e-mail: skelly@eda.doc.gov