EDA Updates Award Amendment Process for Public Review
Published Date: 2/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The Economic Development Administration is updating how current award recipients can request changes to their investment awards and project service maps. This affects cities, states, schools, and other groups receiving funds, who will spend a bit of time submitting these requests. The agency is asking for public feedback before finalizing these updates, aiming to keep things smooth and fair without adding extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Construction Award Amendment Requests
If your organization receives an EDA construction award, recipients may submit written requests to amend those awards. The notice estimates 600 such amendment requests, each taking about 2 hours to prepare, and submission is mandatory when an amendment is needed.
Non‑Construction Award Amendment Requests
If your organization receives an EDA non-construction award, recipients may submit written amendment requests as needed. The notice estimates 30 such requests, each taking about 1 hour to prepare, and submission is mandatory when an amendment is needed.
Project Service Map Submission Requirement
EDA may require a project service map and related information to decide whether services reach all segments of the assisted region. The notice estimates 2 project service map submissions, each taking about 6 hours to prepare, and submission is mandatory when EDA requires it.
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